Elnora, Indiana facts for kids
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Elnora, Indiana
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Location of Elnora in Daviess County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Daviess |
| Township | Elmore |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.98 sq mi (2.53 km2) |
| • Land | 0.98 sq mi (2.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 479 ft (146 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 631 |
| • Density | 646.52/sq mi (249.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EST) |
| ZIP code |
47529
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| Area code(s) | 812 |
| FIPS code | 18-20998 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396927 |
Elnora is a small town in Elmore Township, Daviess County, Indiana, in the United States. In 2010, about 640 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 631.
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History
Elnora was officially started in 1885. This happened when the railroad lines were built to reach this area. The town was named after Elnora Griffith. She was the wife of an important early merchant in the area.
Geography
Elnora is located in Indiana. According to the 2010 census, the town covers about 0.95 square miles (2.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Climate and Weather
Elnora has a climate with warm summers and cold winters. Here is some information about the weather in Elnora:
| Climate data for Elnora, Indiana, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 2009–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 67 (19) |
77 (25) |
84 (29) |
86 (30) |
95 (35) |
105 (41) |
105 (41) |
99 (37) |
98 (37) |
93 (34) |
82 (28) |
70 (21) |
105 (41) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 39.6 (4.2) |
45.0 (7.2) |
57.0 (13.9) |
68.7 (20.4) |
77.9 (25.5) |
85.0 (29.4) |
87.6 (30.9) |
86.6 (30.3) |
82.0 (27.8) |
70.5 (21.4) |
54.9 (12.7) |
43.7 (6.5) |
66.5 (19.2) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 31.3 (−0.4) |
35.6 (2.0) |
45.8 (7.7) |
56.7 (13.7) |
66.6 (19.2) |
74.0 (23.3) |
76.7 (24.8) |
75.2 (24.0) |
69.2 (20.7) |
58.0 (14.4) |
45.1 (7.3) |
35.7 (2.1) |
55.8 (13.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 23.0 (−5.0) |
26.2 (−3.2) |
34.6 (1.4) |
44.7 (7.1) |
55.4 (13.0) |
63.1 (17.3) |
65.7 (18.7) |
63.7 (17.6) |
56.3 (13.5) |
45.5 (7.5) |
35.4 (1.9) |
27.8 (−2.3) |
45.1 (7.3) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −10 (−23) |
−14 (−26) |
−1 (−18) |
23 (−5) |
31 (−1) |
46 (8) |
49 (9) |
42 (6) |
35 (2) |
25 (−4) |
5 (−15) |
−8 (−22) |
−14 (−26) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.41 (87) |
2.80 (71) |
3.85 (98) |
5.49 (139) |
5.65 (144) |
5.63 (143) |
4.14 (105) |
3.42 (87) |
3.83 (97) |
3.62 (92) |
3.90 (99) |
3.83 (97) |
49.57 (1,259) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 5.3 (13) |
5.4 (14) |
2.3 (5.8) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.6 (1.5) |
4.6 (12) |
18.2 (46.3) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 9.0 | 10.0 | 11.1 | 11.9 | 13.2 | 11.1 | 9.8 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 10.5 | 9.8 | 10.8 | 122.2 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 3.4 | 3.2 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.9 | 10.0 |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service | |||||||||||||
Education
Elnora has options for education, including a special institute and a local high school.
Post-secondary Education
- Elnora Bible Institute (EBI) is a school for religious studies. It is part of the Biblical Mennonite Alliance.
Junior-Senior High Schools
- Students in Elnora attend North Daviess Junior-Senior High School.
Demographics
The population of Elnora has changed over the years. Here is a look at how many people have lived in the town:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 908 | — | |
| 1910 | 961 | 5.8% | |
| 1920 | 865 | −10.0% | |
| 1930 | 856 | −1.0% | |
| 1940 | 799 | −6.7% | |
| 1950 | 849 | 6.3% | |
| 1960 | 824 | −2.9% | |
| 1970 | 873 | 5.9% | |
| 1980 | 756 | −13.4% | |
| 1990 | 679 | −10.2% | |
| 2000 | 721 | 6.2% | |
| 2010 | 640 | −11.2% | |
| 2020 | 631 | −1.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 640 people living in Elnora. These people lived in 249 homes. About 164 of these were families. The town had about 674 people per square mile.
Most people in Elnora were White (96.9%). A small number were African American (0.5%), Native American (0.3%), or Asian (0.6%). Some people identified as more than one race (1.4%). About 1.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010, about 32% of homes had children under 18. About 44% of homes had married couples. The average age in Elnora was 39.4 years old. About 27% of residents were under 18. About 16% were 65 or older.
Transportation
Elnora is connected by several important roads.
Highways
I-69
SR 57
SR 58
Notable People
- Bill Yeoman was a famous American football player and coach. He was born in Elnora.
See also
In Spanish: Elnora (Indiana) para niños
