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Elizabeth, IL
Village in Jo Daviess County, Illinois.
Population
775
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
840
ZIP codes
0
Elizabeth and its ZIP codes
Elizabeth at a glance
- Elizabeth is about 3.7 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $56,250 a year, 33% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $135,900 (48% below Illinois) and median rent is $739 a month.
Local data for Elizabeth, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Elizabeth, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,250
Poverty rate
8.0%
Median home value
$135,900
Median rent
$739/mo
Homeownership
68.5%
Bachelor's or higher
25.2%
Median age
48.2
Average commute
20.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (338), Irish Americans (126), Mexican Americans (43).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jo Daviess County. PPP loans are for Elizabeth.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,577
7,551 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,662
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$205M
FY 2026, $9,322 per person
How people get to work
Elizabeth, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.9%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home8.0%
Average one-way commute: 20.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Elizabeth, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
632
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
46
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 10°F
39.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Elizabeth, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities near Elizabeth
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HanoverVillage | 4.9 mi | 1.1 |
| The Galena TerritoryCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 11 |
| Apple Canyon LakeCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 3.7 |
| Scales MoundVillage | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| Bellevue, IACity | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| StocktonVillage | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| GalenaCity | 13 mi | 4.6 |
| Apple RiverVillage | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| SavannaCity | 16 mi | 2.6 |
| St. Donatus, IACity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| Springbrook, IACity | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| NoraVillage | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| WarrenVillage | 17 mi | 1 |
| Sabula, IACity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| Shullsburg, WICity | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| Hazel Green, WIVillage | 19 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Elizabeth, IL in?
- Elizabeth is in Jo Daviess County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Elizabeth, IL?
- About 775 people live in Elizabeth, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Elizabeth?
- Nearby places include Hanover (4.9 mi), The Galena Territory (7.9 mi), Apple Canyon Lake (8.3 mi), Scales Mound (11 mi), Bellevue, IA (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023