Elkader, IA Road Trips
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Trip Routes
3
Longest Drive
310.7 mi
Council Bluffs, IA
Quickest Drive
4h 23m
Indiana, IA
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Elkader, IA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
1,249
Median Income
$61,786
Median Home Value
$134,300
Median Age
42.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Elkader, IA at a Glance
Founded
1846
Elevation
732 ft
Area
1 mi²
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Notable People from Elkader, IA
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Asle Gronna
1858–1922
American politician (1858-1922)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
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Elkader Downtown Historic District
nationally recognized historic district located in Elkader, Iowa, United States
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