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About Elgin
City in Iowa, United StatesElgin is a city in Fayette County, Iowa, United States. The population was 685 at the time of the 2020 census.
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Housing in Elgin
The typical Elgin home is worth about $285,000, up 15.1% in a year, 19% above the Iowa typical home.
Work & commute in Elgin
Full picture →Most working residents leave Elgin for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are West Union (19%), Postville (6%) and Decorah (6%). Half commute less than 22 miles.
Health in Elgin
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Natural hazards in Elgin
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 85% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Elgin
Full climate →Elgin has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 8°, and about 41 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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