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Elizabeth, IL

Elizabeth, IL.

Population: 1,683 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Elizabeth, IL is $216,119 — up 10.2% over the past year. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, drought, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$216,119

Median home value

+10.2%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$216,119
1-year appreciation
+10.2%
3-year appreciation
+37.7%
5-year appreciation
+68.0%
10-year appreciation
+109.1%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$217,027
House Price Index (state)
325.3 (+6.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
11
New listings (monthly)
2

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

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%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
Carroll/Jo Daviess/Stephenson ROE, Northwest Sp Ed Cooperative
Schools include
RAP Elizabeth, Jo Daviess Carroll CTE Academy, Northwest Academy

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, drought, hail, landslide, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 19% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
58.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Savanna Army Depot Activity (9.6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
48.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
36
Days with Good air quality
302
Days with Moderate air quality
42
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
154

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Merkle Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) (28 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+19 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,954
Housing built before 1970
65.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.5%
Median annual property tax
$2,950
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
52.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,068
Average weekly wage
$865
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
57

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ElizabethState medianUS median
Median home value$216,119$195,432$289,727
Median annual property tax$2,950$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Elizabeth, IL?
$216,119.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Elizabeth, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, drought, hail, landslide, strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in Elizabeth, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 19% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Elizabeth, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Elizabeth, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Elizabeth, IL?
3 schools (2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Elizabeth, IL?
Good. Median AQI: 36. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Elizabeth, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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