At a Glance
Median Income
$48,750
$23,070 per capita
Home Value
$81,800
Zillow: $169,709
Median Rent
$1,045/mo
22.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%
87.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
24.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
16.1% smoking rate
How Elliott Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elliott's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elliott a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Elliott residents earn a median household income of $48,750 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,070. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 367 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elliott is $81,800 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $169,709. Median rent is $1,045/month, with 22.8% 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 1951.
Education
14.3% of adults in Elliott hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
87.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elliott has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population265
Median Age28.0 yrs
Density530/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$23,070
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty24.1%
County GDP$1,119M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,074
Housing
A+
Home Value$81,800
Rent$1,045
Ownership79.5%
Zillow$169,709
Housing Units133
Rent Burden22.8%
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,101/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain37.7 in/yr
Elevation771 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+87.0%
Graduate+0.5%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute27 min
Broadband83.0%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Elliott was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.