ElvastonIL
A town of 141, settled in 1857.
Is Elvaston a good place to live?
No town among the 769 in Illinois we compare has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Elvaston. Elvaston has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
141 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Elvaston: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Elvaston, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Elvaston.
Elvaston stands out in Illinois and nationally, with the median household income lower than most
At $39,000, Elvaston’s median household income is below both the Illinois town median ($83,000) and the median of U.S. towns ($80,000). 18% of residents live below the poverty line in Elvaston. Most working residents leave Elvaston for work: only 0% work in town.
| Elvaston | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 17 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 18% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $39,000 | $83,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
High risk in Elvaston, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 78% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Elvaston
Elvaston has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 86°, January nights drop to 17° and about 22 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Elvaston is
Elvaston beats the Illinois average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 11. 41% of adults have high blood pressure in Elvaston, against 35% in Illinois’ towns and 35% across U.S. towns. 14% of Elvaston adults have diabetes.
| Elvaston | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 35% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 11% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 37% | 35% |
| What stands out | Elvaston | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.8% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.3% | 13.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 10% | 6.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Elvaston
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Elvaston; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Elvaston residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
100% of working residents leave Elvaston for work
Where Elvaston’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Elvaston
Village in Illinois, United States
Elvaston is a village in Hancock County, Illinois, United States. The population was 147 at the 2020 census.
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- Area
- 0.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 659 ft
- ZIP code
- 62334
- Area code
- 217
Questions about Elvaston
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Elvaston, IL a good place to live?
Elvaston has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.