Elkhorn, WI
Among the state’s fastest growing communities, the City of Elkhorn offers an attractive location for commercial, retail, professional, and industrial development. Severed by I-43 and U.S. Route "12" and S.T.H. "67", Elkhorn is convenient to major transportation routes and market areas. Situated nearly equidistant from the cities of Chicago, Madison, Milwaukee and Rockford, Elkhorn affords access to these urban centers while retaining the charm and desirability of a "hometown" community.
Demographic and Community Highlights:
Population (US Census)
- 1990: 5,337
- 2000: 7,305
- 2005: 8,562
- 2010: 10,084
Equalized Values & Property Taxes
| Year | Equalized Value | Tax Rate/$1,000 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $18.73 | ||
| 2020 | $20.18 | ||
| 2019 | $19.73 | ||
| 2018 | 768,364,719 | $20.43 | |
| 2017 | 726,082,005 | $20.54 | |
| 2016 | 608,599,300 | $21.58 | |
| 2015 | 610,897,900 | $22.39 | |
| 2014 | 610,887,900 | $22.83 | |
| 2013 | 630,725,000 | $22.20 |
Health Services
Walworth County and the City of Elkhorn residents are served by a wide range of health care facilities and health professionals. Doctors Clinic of Elkhorn, Elkhorn Mercy Clinic and over 100 additional clinics scattered throughout Walworth County provide quality health care services for residents. Further, Aurora Lakeland Medical Center is located in the City of Elkhorn.
Transportation
Highways
- Interstate Highway 43 serves the City providing direct connection to Interstate Highway 94 located 30 miles east and Interstate Highway 90 located 25 miles West
- United States Highway 12
- State Trunk Highway 11 & 67
- County Trunk Highways H & NN
Education
The City of Elkhorn is served by the Elkhorn Area School District, which also serves adjacent areas in Walworth County.
The following post-secondary educational facilities are located within Walworth County:
Colleges & Universities:
George Williams College of Aurora University, Village of Williams Bay
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, City of Whitewater
Vocational/Technical Colleges:
Gateway Technical College, City of Elkhorn
Local Contacts
For Industrial, Commercial, or Business information about the City of Elkhorn contact:
- City Administrator, 311 Seymour Ct., PO Box 920, Elkhorn, WI 53121
Telephone: (262)723-2219 Fax: (262)741-5131 - Elkhorn Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 41, Elkhorn, WI 543121
Telephone: (262)723-5788 Fax: (262)723-5784
Community Economic Profile is available from the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission website.
ElkhornBusiness.org
The Elkhorn Economic Development Alliance (EEDA) is committed to improving the business climate for Elkhorn by working with public and private partners to advance efforts that develop relationships which will increase investment in our community.
