Illinois
St. Elmo is a small town in Illinois with a population of 1,401. Residents earn $47,115 per year, which is 37% below the national average.
Based on current data, St. Elmo receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. St. Elmo has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in St. Elmo is $47,115, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. The poverty rate of 15.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in St. Elmo is $80,300, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $759 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in St. Elmo is below the national average at 212 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,059 per 100,000, 46% below the national average.
8.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
St. Elmo experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches, including 14.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.9% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $47,115 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,540 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,020 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $85,897 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,237 |
| County GDP | $3,084M |
| Restaurants | 125 |
| Healthcare | 159 |
| Retail | 195 |
| Manufacturing | 62 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,557 |
| 87% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 8.17% |
| Commute Time | 23.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.5% |
| Census Median | $80,300 |
| 72% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $759 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.8% |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,557 |
| 87% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 8.17% |
| Obesity | 40.3% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.9% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.4% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 8.7% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.4% |
| Depression | 25.7% |
| Mental Distress | 20.7% |
| Physical Distress | 14.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.8% |
| Premature Death | 6,573/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 58.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 159 |
| Total Violent | 211.9/100K |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 70.6/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 141.2/100K |
| Total Property | 1,059.3/100K |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 141.2/100K |
| Theft | 847.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 70.6/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 54.4°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.0 inches |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 14.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 613 ft (187 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 947/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0218°N, 88.8514°W |
| County FIPS | 17049 |
Winner: Republican by 60.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.2% |
| 76% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 84.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 947/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 79.4% |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 159 |
| Restaurants | 125 |
| Retail Stores | 195 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 23.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.5% |