Elizabeth, IL

Elizabeth, Illinois

Elizabeth, Illinois, in Jo Daviess county, is 25 miles SE of Dubuque, Iowa (center to center) and 127 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. About 682 people people live in Elizabeth.

The People and Families of Elizabeth

In Elizabeth, about 52% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Elizabeth, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in the village. Its large mature (over 65) population grounds Elizabeth nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Elizabeth had a median family income of $41,354. As it happens, more people than usual in Elizabeth are able to work from their homes.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($250) in Elizabeth than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the village.

Elizabeth Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Elizabeth, about 71% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the village were built is earlier than in most places.

Commuting

In Elizabeth, 84% of commuters drive to work. In Elizabeth, people like to walk or ride bicycles.

High Points

Elizabeth strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 6%

Comparative Profile of Elizabeth, IL

Comparing Elizabeth to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Elizabeth Almanac

Elizabeth Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Elizabeth Public Libraries

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Elizabeth Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Elizabeth residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Elizabeth, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Elizabeth Colleges

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