ElkaderIowa
Elkader is a city in Clayton County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,209 at the time of the 2020 census, down from 1,465 in 2000.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Elkader
Set in the northeastern part of Iowa, Elkader is a small town counting 1,192 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Elkader is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.37 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 870 residents per square mile.
📰 Elkader News Today
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Elkader Unique
- The only place in America named Elkader — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northeastern Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Carter House Museum · Museum
- Earthmoving Legacy Center · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Elkader
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Elkader
- Central Elementary
- Central Middle School/High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Mercyone Elkader Medical Center · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.