Signals
Elk Plain
Frederickson
Climate
74 · Top 35%
vs74 · Top 35%
Physical resilience
33 · Bottom 25%
vs33 · Bottom 25%
Housing affordability
70 · Bottom 33%
vs66 · Bottom 28%
Access
83 · Bottom 26%
vs85 · Bottom 29%
Economic stability
65 · Top 39%
vs74 · Top 20%
Measured values
| Metric | Elk Plain | Frederickson | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,276 | 25,383 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $107,313 | $109,500 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $42,898 | $39,309 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 1,704/sq mi | 2,244/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $473,500 | $477,400 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $2,172 | $2,386 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 84.2% | 73.8% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.5% | 20.0% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 8.3% | 5.7% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average July high | 76°F | 76°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 36°F | 36°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 42.0" | 42.0" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 28 mi | 25 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 38.6 min | 38.7 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 38.0 | 33.4 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
A bolded value is the more favorable of the two where the metric has a clear direction. Metrics like population and density have no inherent better or worse and are shown unweighted.
Physical risk tradeoff
Elk Plain
Elevated or high exposure: earthquake.
Frederickson
Elevated or high exposure: earthquake.
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