Elizabeth, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Jo Daviess County County
Elizabeth, IL
At a Glance
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)
Is Elizabeth a Good Place to Live?
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 1.0% (72% 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 $199,659. 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 145 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 434/100K.
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. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.