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Elnora, IN
Town in Daviess County, Indiana.
Population
531
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
544
ZIP codes
0
Elnora and its ZIP codes
Elnora at a glance
- Elnora is about 2.8 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $41,786 a year, 42% less than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $101,300 (54% below Indiana) and median rent is $625 a month.
Local data for Elnora, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Elnora, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,786
Poverty rate
21.7%
Median home value
$101,300
Median rent
$625/mo
Homeownership
71.4%
Bachelor's or higher
12.6%
Median age
31.8
Average commute
24.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (180), Irish Americans (45), French Americans (37).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Daviess County. PPP loans are for Elnora.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,039
13,307 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,997
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$172M
FY 2026, $5,147 per person
How people get to work
Elnora, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.2%
- Carpooled8.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.2%
- Worked from home5.1%
Average one-way commute: 24.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Elnora, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
363
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
15
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 23°F
49.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Elnora, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.8%
U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
18.6%
U.S. 12.8% +5.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
Cities near Elnora
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NewberryTown | 4.9 mi | 0.5 |
| SandbornTown | 5.6 mi | 0.4 |
| OdonTown | 5.7 mi | 0.9 |
| PlainvilleTown | 6.1 mi | 0.3 |
| WestphaliaCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 0.4 |
| LyonsTown | 7.8 mi | 0.8 |
| RaglesvilleCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 0.9 |
| EdwardsportTown | 9.8 mi | 0.3 |
| CraneTown | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| ScotlandCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| PleasantvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| Switz CityTown | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| Burns CityCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| LintonCity | 12 mi | 3.3 |
| FreelandvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.6 |
| BloomfieldTown | 13 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Elnora, IN in?
- Elnora is in Daviess County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Elnora, IN?
- About 531 people live in Elnora, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Elnora?
- Nearby places include Newberry (4.9 mi), Sandborn (5.6 mi), Odon (5.7 mi), Plainville (6.1 mi), Westphalia (7.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023