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IL area data

Saint Elmo, IL

Saint Elmo, IL.

Population: 2,176 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$132,061
1-year appreciation
-5.9%
3-year appreciation
-3.5%
5-year appreciation
+15.0%
10-year appreciation
+6.8%
All-time peak (2025-01)
$145,774
House Price Index
325.3 (+6.1% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
drought, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
46.7 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Kuebler Airport (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+25 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,967
Median annual property tax
$1,468
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
65.3%

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,975
Average weekly wage
$768
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2

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