
171 years in pictures
The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 2008.
- 1855Elnora is settled
Each edition grades its towns against each other only.

22% of residents live below the poverty line in Elnora, against 10% in Indiana’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. Among 190 Indiana towns, just 4 have a lower typical home value than Elnora. Elnora has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Elnora beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 2008.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Elnora, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Elnora.
The typical Elnora home is worth about $132,000, up 10.6% in a year, 49% below the Indiana typical home. Typical home values rose 11% in the year to September 2026.
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Most working residents leave Elnora for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Madison Township (8%), Washington (8%) and Van Buren Township (6%). Half commute less than 16 miles.
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Elnora has chilly winters and warm summers. At 87°F, Elnora’s July high is above both Indiana’s towns (84°F) and U.S. towns (85°F).
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 61% of U.S. communities. Since 1990, 3 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Elnora.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Elnora beats the Indiana average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2. 36% of Elnora adults feel lonely.
| Elnora | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 36% | 32% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 18% | 17% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 26% | 23% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 17% | 14% |
| What stands out | Elnora | IN |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 28.9% | 15.4% |
| Fewer adults seeing a dentist | 57.1% | 61.2% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. City park | — | 5 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Elnora; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Elnora residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Indiana.
Where Elnora’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Town in Indiana, United States
Elnora is a town in Elmore Township, Daviess County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Elnora had a population of 631.
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Elnora has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
2 notable people were born here, including Bill Yeoman and J. Warren Hutchens.