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Elkville, IL


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Elkville, Illinois

Elkville, Illinois, in Jackson county, is 75 miles SE of St. Louis, Missouri. There are 1,001 residents in the village.

The People and Families of Elkville

In Elkville, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Elkville had a median family income of $30,417.

Elkville Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Elkville that were owner-occupied was 71%. Compared to most villages in the state, the village has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Elkville, 94% of commuters drive to work. It you are in Elkville, expect to drive to most places you want to go. There's not much public transportation here.

High Points

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

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Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 10%Elkville Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Elkville, IL

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population88
Racial Diversity77
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Senior Citizens55
Female Share of the Population33
Age of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married75
Average Household Size65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults33
People in Middle Class or Better31
People Above Poverty21
Median Family Income21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times46
Working at Home32
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes710
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Affordability of Rents67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing69
Housing Recently Built56
People Living Alone33
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