Illinois
Elizabeth is a small town in Illinois with a population of 764. Residents earn $47,500 per year, which is 37% below the national average.
Based on current data, Elizabeth receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Elizabeth offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Elizabeth is $47,500, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. Only 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Elizabeth is $115,500, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $741 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Elizabeth is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 132 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,325 per 100,000, 32% below the national average.
22.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Elizabeth experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches, including 30.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 95.9% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.1% |
| 69% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $47,500 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,816 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $900 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,691 |
| Unemployment | 0.6% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.6% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 742 |
| County GDP | $1,138M |
| Restaurants | 92 |
| Healthcare | 42 |
| Retail | 117 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,976 |
| 99% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.04% |
| Commute Time | 25.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 74.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 9.9% |
| Census Median | $115,500 |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $190,000 |
| Census Median Rent | $741 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 29.9% |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,976 |
| 99% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.04% |
| Obesity | 38.3% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.6% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.8% |
| Depression | 24.6% |
| Mental Distress | 19.1% |
| Physical Distress | 13.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.3% |
| Premature Death | 6,364/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 69.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 42 |
| Total Violent | 132.5/100K |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 132.5/100K |
| Total Property | 1,324.5/100K |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 662.3/100K |
| Theft | 529.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 132.5/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.5°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.4 inches |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 30.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 818 ft (249 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 830/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3163°N, 90.2221°W |
| County FIPS | 17085 |
Winner: Republican by 16.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.3% |
| 34% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 83.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 830/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 70.0% |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 42 |
| Restaurants | 92 |
| Retail Stores | 117 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 25.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 74.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 9.9% |