Elkader
City in Clayton County, Iowa
Elkader is a city in Clayton County, Iowa, with 1,209 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 732 ft (223 m) above sea level. The nearest town is St. Olaf, 4.9 miles N.
- 1,209residents (2020 Census)
- 732 ftelevation · 223 m
- 1.4 sq miland area · 3.5 km²
- 884 / sq mipopulation density
- 52043ZIP code
About Elkader
Elkader is a city in Clayton County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,209 at the time of the 2020 census, down from 1,465 in 2000. It is the county seat of Clayton County. It is the site of Iowa's lowest recorded minimum temperature, −44 °C (−47 °F) on February 3, 1996.
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Living in Elkader
- Median household income
- $62,857
- Median home value
- $143,200
- Median rent
- $859/mo
- Median age
- 40.5
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Elkader had 1,209 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,209 |
|---|---|
| Density | 884 per sq mi (341 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Elkader at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Clayton County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,209 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.37 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 732 ft (223 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.8574° N, 91.4028° W |
| ZIP code | 52043 |
| Official website | elkader-iowa.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1924690 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Elkader
- St. Olaf4.9 mi N
- Farmersburg7.3 mi N
- Volga8.0 mi SW
- Garnavillo8.5 mi E
- Elkport10.3 mi SE
- Garber10.6 mi SE
- Wadena13.1 mi W
- Clayton13.2 mi E
- Monona13.3 mi N
- Elgin13.6 mi NW
- Strawberry Point13.9 mi SW
- Luana14.2 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Elkader
What county is Elkader in?
Elkader is in Clayton County, Iowa.
What is the population of Elkader, IA?
1,209 people lived in Elkader at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Elkader, IA?
The ZIP code of Elkader is 52043.
What is the elevation of Elkader?
732 feet (223 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Elkader?
St. Olaf (4.9 mi), Farmersburg (7.3 mi), Volga (8.0 mi), Garnavillo (8.5 mi), Elkport (10.3 mi).
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