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Elberon, IA
City in Tama County, Iowa.
Population
143
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
218
ZIP codes
0
Elberon and its ZIP codes
Elberon at a glance
- Elberon is about 3.8 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Elberon, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tama County. PPP loans are for Elberon.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,627
5,391 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,444
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$141M
FY 2026, $8,240 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Elberon, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
538
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
35
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 10°F
36.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Elberon, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
17.8%
U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Elberon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ViningCity | 3.7 mi | 0.6 |
| KeystoneCity | 6 mi | 0.4 |
| ChelseaCity | 6.8 mi | 1 |
| ClutierCity | 7.1 mi | 0.7 |
| Belle PlaineCity | 8.1 mi | 3.2 |
| LuzerneCity | 9.7 mi | 0.1 |
| Van HorneCity | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| DysartCity | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| GarrisonCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| TamaCity | 13 mi | 3 |
| ToledoCity | 14 mi | 2.3 |
| BlairstownCity | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| Holiday LakeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.7 |
| TraerCity | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| HartwickCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| NewhallCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Elberon, IA in?
- Elberon is in Tama County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Elberon, IA?
- About 143 people live in Elberon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Elberon?
- Nearby places include Vining (3.7 mi), Keystone (6 mi), Chelsea (6.8 mi), Clutier (7.1 mi), Belle Plaine (8.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023