Elliott Authority

Elliott is a middle-income, family-oriented village of 258 with home prices 3.1× below the Illinois median.

Elliott, Illinois

Elliott is one of the smaller incorporated places in Crawford County, Illinois, with a population of 258. Median household income is $51,094.

Definition and scope

Located in Crawford County, Illinois, Elliott operates within Illinois's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 2.

Who lives here

Elliott has approximately 258 residents. The median age is 27.3 years. Roughly 85% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $83,800.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 95.0%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 2.3%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Elliott is $51,094. Poverty rate stands at 16.4%. Unemployment rate at last release was 1.1%. Educational attainment: 12.6% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Elliott:

• Public schools: 19
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

Mayhall Airport provides commercial air service for the area. Federal court business routes through Edgar County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Mattoon, Illinois.

Geography and climate

Elliott sits at an elevation of 667 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 6a.

References

• Illinois State Authority — state-level reference for Illinois.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.