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Elliott

A city of 338 people in Iowa
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About Elliott

City in Iowa, United States
338Population
0.4 sq miArea
1,073 ftElevation

Elliott is a city in Sherman Township, Montgomery County, Iowa, United States, along the East Nishnabotna River. The population was 338 at the time of the 2020 census.

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ZIP code51532
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Housing in Elliott

$162K▼ 5.1% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Elliott home is worth about $162,000, down 5.1% in a year, 32% below the Iowa typical home.

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Most working residents leave Elliott for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Red Oak (19%), Omaha (7%) and Council Bluffs (5%). Half commute less than 28 miles.

Red Oak
19%
Omaha, NE
7%
Council Bluffs
5%
Clarinda
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Elliott →

Health in Elliott

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7better than IA

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Montgomery County Memorial HospitalRed Oak · 9 mi · ER · rural critical access
All Care Health CenterCouncil Bluffs · 36.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Elliott · CMS · HRSAHealth in Elliott →

Natural hazards in Elliott

65
High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 65% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Elliott →

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Elliott has cold winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 13°, and about 27 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

35° / 16°Winter
62° / 39°Spring
84° / 62°Summer
64° / 41°Fall
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Elliott Public Library401 Main St.
IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Elliott Public Library →

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