Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Elmwood is a small town in Illinois with a population of 2,254. Residents earn $87,644 per year, which is 17% above the national average.
Based on current data, Elmwood receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Elmwood offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Elmwood is $87,644, 17% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. 9.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Elmwood is $144,600, 49% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $761 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Elmwood is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 47 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 425 per 100,000, 78% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 37.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Elmwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches, including 20.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.2% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.8% |
| 94% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $87,644 |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,609 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,438 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $80,771 |
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.4% |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,972 |
| County GDP | $16,966M |
| Restaurants | 468 |
| Healthcare | 543 |
| Retail | 638 |
| Manufacturing | 138 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,031 |
| 129% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.55% |
| Commute Time | 25.1 min |
| Work from Home | 10.0% |
| Census Median | $144,600 |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $179,101 |
| Median List Price | $123,000 |
| Median List Price | $123,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $85 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $761 |
| 35% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,031 |
| 129% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.55% |
| Obesity | 31.7% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.3% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.4% |
| Depression | 24.4% |
| Mental Distress | 17.6% |
| Physical Distress | 11.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.3% |
| Premature Death | 10,362/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 80.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 543 |
| Total Violent | 47.2/100K |
| 88% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 47.2/100K |
| Total Property | 425.1/100K |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 330.7/100K |
| Theft | 94.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.8 inches |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 20.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 631 ft (192 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,610/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7804°N, 89.9661°W |
| County FIPS | 17143 |
Winner: Democrat by 4.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 37.0% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,610/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 543 |
| Restaurants | 468 |
| Retail Stores | 638 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Avg Commute | 25.1 min |
| Work from Home | 10.0% |