Elsberry, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,010 Population 1,331/sq mi density
$49,226 Median Income $23,558 per capita
$113,300 Home Value $220,470 Zillow
$901 Median Rent 25.8% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
575 Violent Crime/100K 96 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$49,226 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,300 home value, $901/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
575 violent crimes/100K (51% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Elsberry, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,226
34% below
$23,558 per capita
Home Value
$113,300
60% below
Zillow: $220,470
Median Rent
$901/mo
23% below
25.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
575/100K
51% above
96/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.1%
58% below
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
61% below
16.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
31% above
20.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

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)

Income
66%
Home Value
40%
Rent
77%
Poverty
134%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
39%
Crime
151%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Elsberry a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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.

Data Overview

People

Population2,010
Median Age31.0 yrs
Density1,331/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,226
Per Capita$23,558
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty16.6%

Housing

A+
Home Value$113,300
Rent$901
Ownership54.3%
Zillow$220,470
Housing Units813
Rent Burden25.8%

Crime

F
Violent575/100K
Property96/100K

Health

Obesity42.0%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking20.6%
Heart Disease6.3%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain41.2 in/yr
Elevation453 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.1%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute34 min
Broadband87.1%
EV Stations2

Did You Know?

The median home in Elsberry was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is St Louis Lambert International (36 miles).
22.4% of the population has a disability.