Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Elwood is a small town in Illinois with a population of 2,141. Residents earn $73,640 per year, which is 2% below the national average.
Based on current data, Elwood receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Elwood offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Elwood is $73,640, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Elwood is $224,900, 20% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $986 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Elwood is below the national average at 309 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 707 per 100,000, 64% below the national average.
14.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Elwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches, including 18.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 93.4% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.6% |
| 51% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $73,640 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $43,572 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,344 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $81,890 |
| Unemployment | 1.6% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.1% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,204 |
| County GDP | $6,044M |
| Restaurants | 130 |
| Healthcare | 145 |
| Retail | 162 |
| Manufacturing | 43 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,618 |
| 89% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.94% |
| Commute Time | 30.2 min |
| Work from Home | 7.9% |
| Census Median | $224,900 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $312,850 |
| Median List Price | $444,950 |
| Median List Price | $444,950 |
| $/Sq Ft | $218 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.7% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 7 |
| Census Median Rent | $986 |
| 15% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,618 |
| 89% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.94% |
| Obesity | 38.5% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.5% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.9% |
| Depression | 22.4% |
| Mental Distress | 18.6% |
| Physical Distress | 12.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.7% |
| Premature Death | 7,576/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 78.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 145 |
| Total Violent | 309.2/100K |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 309.2/100K |
| Total Property | 706.7/100K |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 574.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 132.5/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.2 inches |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 18.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 615 ft (187 m) |
| Area | 13.7 sq mi (35.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 157/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4181°N, 88.1172°W |
| County FIPS | 17063 |
Winner: Republican by 29.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.7% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 157/sq mi |
| Total Area | 13.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 145 |
| Restaurants | 130 |
| Retail Stores | 162 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 30.2 min |
| Work from Home | 7.9% |