The Town FilesElberfeld, Indiana
Town in Warrick County · population 644 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $169,700
- Household income
- $105,536
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 14 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 39
- Median age
- 34.4
Elberfeld is a town of 644 people in Warrick County, Indiana. The median home is worth $169,700, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks better for families than 89% of Indiana towns, easier by car than 87% of Indiana towns, quieter than 73% of Indiana towns.
How Elberfeld ranks
Percentile among Indiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Indiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Elberfeld is worth $169,700, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 1.6 times the median household income of $105,536, which is more affordable than 94% of Indiana towns. 98.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Elberfeld | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $169,700 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | — | $888 |
| Median household income | $105,536 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.6× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 98.0% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1949 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Elberfeld
| People | Elberfeld | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.4 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.9% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 32.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.8% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 7.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 2.5% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 27.0 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.6% | 89.2% |
Weather in Elberfeld
July highs average 88.6°F and January lows 25.5°F. About 47.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 13.9 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 41 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 90 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
39 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Elberfeld since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on February 28, 2017 about 8.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 15, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 40 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 25, 2006.
Severe weather in Warrick County since 1996
Warrick County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3641: Severe Winter Storm |
| July 22, 2025 | Flood | DR-4882: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3456: Covid-19 |
| May 4, 2018 | Flood | DR-4363: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Warrick County
Warrick County had 18,096 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,237 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Elberfeld itself the ACS puts it at 6.3%.
Public schools in Elberfeld
1 public school with 180 students, about 18.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elberfeld Elementary School | K-5 | 180 | 18.0 |
Towns near Elberfeld
- Haubstadt, IN7.5 mi · 1,638 people · home $228,100
- Lynnville, IN7.6 mi · 830 people · home $129,700
- Darmstadt, IN8.5 mi · 1,373 people · home $330,100
- Fort Branch, IN8.9 mi · 2,965 people · home $195,900
- Chandler, IN9.5 mi · 3,693 people · home $131,100
- Highland, IN10.1 mi · 4,435 people · home $240,400
- Melody Hill, IN10.1 mi · 3,689 people · home $201,600
- Boonville, IN11.7 mi · 6,712 people · home $162,400
Elberfeld questions
Is Elberfeld, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Elberfeld scores better for retirees than 18% of Indiana towns and quieter than 73%. 11.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.4).
How much does a house cost in Elberfeld?
The median owner-occupied home in Elberfeld is valued at $169,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $105,536, so homes cost about 1.6 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Elberfeld?
July highs average 88.6°F and January lows 25.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.9 inches of precipitation a year and 13.9 inches of snow.
Does Elberfeld get tornadoes?
39 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Elberfeld since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on February 28, 2017. The typical Indiana town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)