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Elsberry

A city of 1,870 people in Missouri
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Map of Elsberry: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails1.1 mi0.7 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves3named on the map

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About Elsberry

City in Missouri, United States
1,937Population
1.6 sq miArea
453 ftElevation

Elsberry is a city in Lincoln County, Missouri, United States. The population was 2,123 as of 2025 United States census

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Town numbers

ZIP code63343
Area code573
Living in Elsberry

Housing in Elsberry

$221K▲ 8.5% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Elsberry home is worth about $221,000, up 8.5% in a year, 18% below the Missouri typical home.

Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Elsberry

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Not graded

A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Elsberry's police department reported only 2025, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000
Elsberry 0.9
Missouri 4.3
U.S. 3.3
Property crime per 1,000
Elsberry 4.2
Missouri 16.9
U.S. 15.5
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

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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.

O'Fallon
9%
Wentzville
6%
Troy
6%
St. Peters
6%
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Health in Elsberry

D

Health Grade D

Healthier than 13% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 33% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Missouri

4worse than MO

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 28 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Mercy Hospital LincolnTroy · 17 mi · ER · rural critical access
Compass HealthTroy · 15.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
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Natural hazards in Elsberry

70
High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 70% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌡️ Heat waves🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Elsberry →

Climate in Elsberry

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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.

41° / 23°Winter
66° / 44°Spring
86° / 65°Summer
68° / 45°Fall
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Schools in Elsberry

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B

School Grade B

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.

DistrictELSBERRY R-IISchools3

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within MO. Ratings are from neighbors.

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Nearest: South County Public Library DistrictBrussels · 18.4 miles · 23 hrs a week
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Wikimedia Commons · Map: The original uploader was Catbar at English Wikipedia. · CC BY-SA 3.0

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