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Elizabeth, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Jo Daviess County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
764 Population 830/sq mi density
$47,500 Median Income $36,816 per capita
$115,500 Home Value $190,000 Zillow
$741 Median Rent 29.9% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$47,500 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,500 home value, $741/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Elizabeth, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,500
37% below
$36,816 per capita
Home Value
$115,500
59% below
Zillow: $190,000
Median Rent
$741/mo
36% below
29.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
277/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.3%
34% below
83.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
83% below
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
19% above
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Elizabeth Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Elizabeth's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
63%
Home Value
41%
Rent
64%
Poverty
61%
Bachelor's
66%
Unemployment
17%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Elizabeth a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Elizabeth residents earn a median household income of $47,500 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,816. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 742 business establishments, including 92 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Elizabeth is $115,500 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $190,000. Median rent is $741/month, with 29.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.

Safety & Crime

Elizabeth reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 277/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

22.3% of adults in Elizabeth hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 83.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Elizabeth has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population764
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density830/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$47,500
Per Capita$36,816
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$1,138M
Avg Weekly Wage$900

Housing

A+
Home Value$115,500
Rent$741
Ownership64.5%
Zillow$190,000
Housing Units438
Rent Burden29.9%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property277/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity38.3%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,364/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain39.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation818 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.3%
High School+83.2%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute26 min
Broadband70.0%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Elizabeth was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Dubuque Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.