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St. Elmo, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Effingham County County
St. Elmo, IL
At a Glance
How St. Elmo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows St. Elmo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is St. Elmo a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
St. Elmo residents earn a median household income of $47,115 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,540. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,237 business establishments, including 125 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in St. Elmo is $80,300 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $163,092. Median rent is $759/month, with 27.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Safety & Crime
St. Elmo reports 72 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,368/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
8.2% of adults in St. Elmo hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 84.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
St. Elmo has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.