Elsberry, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
Elsberry, MO
At a Glance
How Elsberry Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elsberry's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Elsberry a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Elsberry residents earn a median household income of $49,226 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,558. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elsberry is $113,300 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $220,470. Median rent is $901/month, with 25.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Elsberry reports 575 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 51% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 96/100K.
Education
14.1% of adults in Elsberry hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elsberry has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches.