Ellis Grove, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Randolph County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
330 Population 673/sq mi density
$68,750 Median Income $30,736 per capita
$79,500 Home Value $171,578 Zillow
$725 Median Rent 20.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$68,750 median income, 7.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,500 home value, $725/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Ellis Grove, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,750
9% below
$30,736 per capita
Home Value
$79,500
72% below
Zillow: $171,578
Median Rent
$725/mo
38% below
20.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.7%
83% below
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
119% above
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
15% above
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Ellis Grove Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
91%
Home Value
28%
Rent
62%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
17%
Unemployment
219%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ellis Grove a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ellis Grove residents earn a median household income of $68,750 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,736. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9% (119% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 596 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ellis Grove is $79,500 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $171,578. Median rent is $725/month, with 20.0% 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 1981.

Education

5.7% of adults in Ellis Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ellis Grove has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population330
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density673/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$68,750
Per Capita$30,736
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$2,023M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,070

Housing

A+
Home Value$79,500
Rent$725
Ownership78.0%
Zillow$171,578
Housing Units145
Rent Burden20.0%

Health

Obesity36.8%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,769/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain42.8 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation594 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.7%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute21 min
Broadband73.5%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Ellis Grove was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Farmington Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.