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Crime in Elwood summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Elwood. Key points include:
There were 47 total crimes in Elwood in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Elwood is 557.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Elwood is 94.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Elwood is 462.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Elwood is -73.69% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Elwood Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Elwood / 100k People |
Indiana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 47 | 557.5 | 1,691.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 8 | 94.9 | 312.9 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 34.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 6 | 71.2 | 239.4 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 39 | 462.6 | 1,378.6 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 5 | 59.3 | 176.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 29 | 344.0 | 988.8 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 5 | 59.3 | 213.0 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Elwood summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Elwood. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Indiana. Key points include:
The cost of living in Elwood is 82 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Elwood is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Elwood is $148,428.
The median income in Elwood is $53,280.
Elwood's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Elwood Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Elwood | Indiana | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 90 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 93 | 95 | 100 |
| Health | 46 | 72 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 92 | 94 | 100 |
| Utilities | 98 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Elwood, IN Weather
The average high in Elwood is 61.1° and the average low is 41.4°.
There are 77.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 41.3 inches of precipitation each year with 18.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Elwood |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 61.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 77.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 41.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 18.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Elwood Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Elwood
The current population in Elwood is 8,356. The population has decreased 6.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,356 | 0.4% |
| 2023 | 8,320 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 8,339 | 0.5% |
| 2021 | 8,295 | -1.7% |
| 2020 | 8,435 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 8,441 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 8,449 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 8,458 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 8,489 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 8,484 | -1.0% |
| 2014 | 8,569 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 8,624 | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 8,677 | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 8,741 | -1.6% |
| 2010 | 8,885 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Elwood
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Elwood is:
91.4% White with 7,635 White residents.
0.7% African American with 61 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.3% Asian with 22 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 8 Other residents.
4.0% Two Or More with 334 Two Or More residents.
3.5% Hispanic with 296 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Elwood | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.4% | 75.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.7% | 9.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 2.6% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.0% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.5% | 8.6% | 19.3% |
Gender in Elwood
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Elwood is 50.8% female with 4,241 female residents.
Elwood is 49.2% male with 4,115 male residents.
| Gender | Elwood | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Elwood for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Elwood completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Elwood completed 9-12th grade.
53.0% of adults in Elwood completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Elwood completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Elwood completed associate's degree.
6.0% of adults in Elwood completed bachelor's degree.
2.0% of adults in Elwood completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Elwood completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Elwood completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Elwood | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 53.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 6.0% | 19.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 2.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Elwood, Indiana
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5.9% of households in Elwood earn Less than $10,000.
2.5% of households in Elwood earn $10,000 to $14,999.
11.5% of households in Elwood earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.4% of households in Elwood earn $25,000 to $34,999.
15.0% of households in Elwood earn $35,000 to $49,999.
25.7% of households in Elwood earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.3% of households in Elwood earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.5% of households in Elwood earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.7% of households in Elwood earn $150,000 to $199,999.
0.5% of households in Elwood earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Elwood | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.9% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.5% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.5% | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.4% | 7.5% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.0% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 25.7% | 17.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.3% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.5% | 17.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.7% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.5% | 8.2% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
