ElwinIL
A town of 40.
40 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Elwin’s report card
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Upcoming events
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Elwin. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Elwin
Most working residents leave Elwin for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Decatur (45%), Springfield (9%) and Macon (5%). Half commute less than 8 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Elwin has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 14 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Elwin is
Elwin beats the Illinois average on 7 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4.
| What stands out | Elwin | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.8% | 15.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.3% | 7.6% |
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 49% of U.S. communities.
Homes in Elwin sell for about $84K
The median sale price was $84,000 in March 2026.
100% of working residents leave Elwin for work
Where Elwin’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023