Elvaston, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Hancock County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
185 Population 231/sq mi density
$30,625 Median Income $16,095 per capita
$70,800 Home Value $120,751 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$30,625 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Elvaston, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$30,625
59% below
$16,095 per capita
Home Value
$70,800
75% below
Zillow: $120,751
Bachelor's Degree+
4.7%
86% below
87.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
29.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
24% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Elvaston Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
41%
Home Value
25%
Poverty
238%
Bachelor's
14%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Elvaston 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

Elvaston residents earn a median household income of $30,625 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,095. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 412 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Elvaston is $70,800 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $120,751. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

4.7% of adults in Elvaston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below the national average). 87.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Elvaston has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population185
Median Age48.1 yrs
Density231/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.7%

Economy

C
Median Income$30,625
Per Capita$16,095
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty29.5%
County GDP$824M
Avg Weekly Wage$881

Housing

A+
Home Value$70,800
Rent
Ownership81.6%
Zillow$120,751
Housing Units92
Rent Burden33.9%

Health

Obesity39.9%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,758/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain41.3 in/yr
Elevation658 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.7%
High School+87.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute20 min
Broadband80.5%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Elvaston was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Southeast Iowa Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
32.4% of the population has a disability.