Elk Horn, Iowa

Elk Horn is a city in Shelby County, Iowa, United States. The population was 601 at the time of the 2020 census. Elk Horn is known as an enclave of Danish ethnicity and is home to the Museum of Danish America.

Elk Horn, Iowa
The windmill, originally located in the danish town of Nørre Snede
Location of Elk Horn, Iowa
Coordinates: 41°35′35″N 95°03′41″W
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyShelby
Area
  Total0.73 sq mi (1.89 km2)
  Land0.73 sq mi (1.89 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,362 ft (415 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total601
  Density822.16/sq mi (317.50/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
51531
Area code712
FIPS code19-24780
GNIS feature ID2394649
Websitewww.elkhorniowa.com
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