Elizabethtown, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Hardin County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
303 Population 427/sq mi density
$20,645 Median Income $19,921 per capita
$65,800 Home Value $129,429 Zillow
$232 Median Rent 23.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$20,645 median income, 8.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$65,800 home value, $232/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Elizabethtown, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$20,645
73% below
$19,921 per capita
Home Value
$65,800
77% below
Zillow: $129,429
Median Rent
$232/mo
80% below
23.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.2%
76% below
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.1%
125% above
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
25% above
18.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Elizabethtown Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
27%
Home Value
23%
Rent
20%
Poverty
66%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
225%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Elizabethtown a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Elizabethtown residents earn a median household income of $20,645 , which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,921. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1% (125% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 57 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Elizabethtown is $65,800 , 77% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $129,429. Median rent is $232/month, with 23.0% 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 1973.

Education

8.2% of adults in Elizabethtown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Elizabethtown has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population303
Median Age59.5 yrs
Density427/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

C
Median Income$20,645
Per Capita$19,921
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$125M
Avg Weekly Wage$888

Housing

A+
Home Value$65,800
Rent$232
Ownership50.0%
Zillow$129,429
Housing Units263
Rent Burden23.0%

Health

Obesity40.0%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death12,840/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain50.9 in/yr
Elevation403 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.2%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute17 min
Broadband57.4%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Elizabethtown was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Barkley Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.