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Ellisville, IL

Illinois

Ellisville is a small town in Illinois with a population of 86. Residents earn $50,000 per year, which is 33% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
86 Population 319/sq mi density
$50,000 Median Income $22,627 per capita
$29,800 Home Value
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$50,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$29,800 home value
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $50,000
33% lower than US avg
Home Value $29,800
89% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 1.4%
96% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.5%
23% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.1%
34% lower than US avg

How Ellisville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population86
Median Age65.5 yrs
Density319/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans76.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$50,000
Per Capita$22,627
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$1,138M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$29,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units45
Rent Burden26.5%

Health

Obesity39.5%
Uninsured8.8%
Smoking18.1%
Depression25.9%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain37.6 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation545 ft (166 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+1.4%
High School+67.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute29 min
Broadband42.0%
Libraries8

Is Ellisville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ellisville receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Ellisville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ellisville is $50,000, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 8.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ellisville is $29,800, 89% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

1.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 67.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Ellisville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches, including 24.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Ellisville has a population of 86 with a density of 319 people per square mile. The median age is 65.5 years, 68% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

86
Total Population
319
People / sq mi
65.5yrs
Median Age
68% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.7%
Female 45.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Ellisville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Ellisville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ellisville is $50,000, which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Ellisville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$50,000
33% below US avg
Per Capita Income$22,627
Avg Weekly Wage$863
IRS Avg AGI$62,338

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate8.1%
34% below US avg
Establishments (County)655
County GDP$1,138M

Business (County)

Restaurants72
Healthcare69
Retail96
Manufacturing11

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,667
33% above US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate15.66%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.7 min
Drive Alone94.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Ellisville is $29,800, 89% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$29,800
89% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden26.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied92.9%
Housing Units45
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,667
33% above US avg
Effective Rate15.66%
In Ellisville, 39.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.8% of residents lack health insurance. 18.1% are current smokers. 25.9% report depression. 24.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Ellisville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.5%
23% above US avg
Diabetes10.3%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure32.9%
Asthma11.1%
COPD8.0%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking18.1%
29% above US avg
Binge Drinking20.6%
Physical Inactivity24.4%
Depression25.9%
Mental Distress20.3%
Physical Distress14.2%
Short Sleep37.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.3%
Uninsured8.8%
2% above US avg
Primary Care1:2,766
Dentists1:4,128
Mental Health1:1,162
Checkup Rate74.8%
Dental Visits55.6%
Premature Death8,637/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access60.9%
Healthcare Facilities69
Ellisville has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.6 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.6 inches
1% below US avg
Snowfall24.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation545 ft (166 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density319/sq mi
Coordinates40.6273°N, 90.3060°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17057
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 1.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (96% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 23.8-point margin. 42.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.9%
D 37.1%

Winner: Republican by 23.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+1.4%
96% below US avg
High School+67.1%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.34
F Education Grade (1.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density319/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access42.0%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities69
Restaurants72
Retail Stores96

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.7 min
Drive Alone94.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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