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St Elmo, IL


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St. Elmo, Illinois

St. Elmo, Illinois, in Fayette county, is 56 miles S of Decatur, Illinois (center to center) and 81 miles E of St. Louis, Missouri. The city has a population of 1,456.

The People and Families of St. Elmo

In St. Elmo, about 58% of adults are married. St. Elmo is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, St. Elmo had a median family income of $36,544.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

St. Elmo Housing

In St. Elmo, 80% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Residential property taxes remain low i the city.

Commuting

In St. Elmo, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 15%St Elmo Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of St. Elmo, IL

Comparing St Elmo 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
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Senior Citizens89
Female Share of the Population89
Age of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Men42
Male Share of the Population32
Racial Diversity12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty53
People in Middle Class or Better52
Median Family Income42
College Educated Adults32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home88
Walking and Biking to Work76
Short Commute Times78
Public Transportation Use64

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents78
Affordability of Property Taxes79
People Living Alone67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing58
Housing Recently Built34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
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