ElsberryMO
A town of 1,870. Healthier than 87% of U.S. towns.
What makes Elsberry stand out
The 2 things Elsberry does most differently from other towns.
90% of working residents leave Elsberry for work
Where Elsberry’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Elsberry’s report card
Now in Elsberry
What neighbors are saying. Town Square →
Living in Elsberry
I was thinking about our town and how the median home value here is about 40% below the state average, which makes me wonder what hidden gems we…
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Elsberry. Another town gets a different order.
Healthier than 13% of U.S. towns
Elsberry beats the Missouri average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4.
| What stands out | Elsberry | MO |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 21% | 15.8% |
| More smokers | 20.1% | 16% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.9% | 8% |
About one in ten working residents works right in Elsberry
Most working residents leave Elsberry for work: only 10% work in town. The top destinations are O'Fallon (9%), Wentzville (6%) and Troy (6%). Half commute less than 28 miles.
Where working residents work
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 70% of U.S. communities.
Four seasons, hot summers
Elsberry has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 16 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
A typical Elsberry home is worth about $221K
The typical Elsberry home is worth about $221,000, up 8.5% in a year, 18% below the Missouri typical home.
Typical home value
Crime reported in Elsberry
Elsberry's reported crime rate is well below Missouri's. Most reported incidents are property crimes. Violent crime is rare: 2 reported in 2025.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Elsberry’s public schools outperform 56% of Missouri districts
The public schools Elsberry’s kids attend outperform 56% of Missouri’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarence Cannon Elem. | PK–4 | 307 | C |
| Ida Cannon Middle | 5–8 | 258 | B |
| Elsberry High | 9–12 | 264 | B+ |
0% of Elsberry is conserved land
1.1 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Page Branch Park | 0.8 mi | 17 |
| 2. Elsberry City Park | — | 2 |
| 3. La Crosse Park | — | 1 |
About Elsberry
City in Missouri, United States
Elsberry is a city in Lincoln County, Missouri, United States. The population was 2,123 as of 2025 United States census
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- Population
- 1,937
- Area
- 1.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 453 ft
- ZIP code
- 63343
- Area code
- 573