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Elk Horn, IA

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Population
619
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,344 ft
Median Home Value
$133,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$668/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$64,250
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Elk Horn

Elk Horn is a quiet town of around 600 people in western Iowa, best known for its deep Danish heritage. Settled by Danish immigrants in the late 1800s, the community still holds onto its roots through traditional Scandinavian architecture, local bakeries serving fresh pastries, and annual celebrations like Tivoli Fest. It offers a relaxed, rural pace of life where neighbors know one another and traditions are woven into everyday routines.

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The town's standout landmarks include the Museum of Danish America and an authentic 1848 Danish windmill that was brought over from Denmark and rebuilt here in the 1970s. Families are served by the Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton school district, which maintains a campus right in town. For prospective residents looking for quiet country living, a close-knit community, and a unique cultural identity, Elk Horn offers plenty of charm.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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