ElkWI
A town of 970.
Is Elk a good place to live?
39% of residents are 65 or older in Elk, above both the Wisconsin town median (20%) and the median of U.S. towns (18%). Among 363 Wisconsin towns, just 4 have a higher median age than Elk. The biggest park or preserve is Price County Forest, at 2,906 acres. Elk has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
970 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Elk: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Elk, 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.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Elk.
Older than Wisconsin overall
People 65 and older are 39% of residents (19% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 11% of residents (22% statewide). 14% of residents are under 18 in Elk, against 21% in Wisconsin’s towns and 22% across U.S. towns. 28% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 33% across Wisconsin.
| Elk | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 14% | 21% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 28% | 32% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
50% women, 50% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±3.1 points. Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Elk | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 6.6% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 7.4% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 2.7% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 7.9% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 8.6% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 13.3% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 14.4% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 22.6% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 16.4% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 1.8% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 33.9% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 24.6% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 11.4% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 18.1% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 10.3% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,000, single groups can be off by several points
Elk has 0.1 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Elk for work: only 1% work in town. The average trip to work in Elk is 19 minutes. Since 2013, Elk has lost 39 jobs, to 42 in 2023.
| Elk | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 19 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.3% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Median household income | $70,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Work from home | 11% | 12% | 11% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Elk
Elk has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Elk’s July high is 78°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Low risk in Elk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 63% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Elk has set aside 10% of its land for conservation
1.8 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Price County Forest | — | 2,906 |
| 2. Kimberly Clark Wildlife Area | — | 502 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
A larger share of adults in Elk have diabetes than in the typical Wisconsin or U.S. town
14% of Elk adults have diabetes. Elk beats the Wisconsin average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 12. 42% of Elk adults have obesity.
| Elk | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 11% | 12% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 33% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 38% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| What stands out | Elk | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 83% | 77.8% |
| More adults getting a yearly checkup | 80.8% | 77.6% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.2% | 6.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Elk
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Elk; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Elk residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
99% of working residents leave Elk for work
Where Elk’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Elk
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Elk is a town in Price County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 960 at the 2020 census.
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- Area
- 54 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,437 ft
Questions about Elk
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Elk, WI a good place to live?
Elk has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.