St. Elmo
City in Fayette County, Illinois
St. Elmo is a city in Fayette County, Illinois, with 1,254 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 614 ft (187 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Brownstown, 5.9 miles W.
- 1,254residents (2020 Census)
- 614 ftelevation · 187 m
- 1.5 sq miland area · 3.8 km²
- 845 / sq mipopulation density
- 62458ZIP code
About St. Elmo
St. Elmo or Saint Elmo is a city in Fayette County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,254 at the 2020 census. St. Elmo was established in 1871.
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Living in St. Elmo
- Median household income
- $45,294
- Median home value
- $82,600
- Median rent
- $762/mo
- Median age
- 40.1
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St. Elmo had 1,254 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,254 |
|---|---|
| Density | 845 per sq mi (326 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
St. Elmo at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Fayette County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,254 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.48 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 614 ft (187 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.0218° N, 88.8514° W |
| ZIP code | 62458 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1766794 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near St. Elmo
- Brownstown5.9 mi W
- Altamont6.1 mi NE
- St. Peter10.7 mi S
- Beecher City11.9 mi N
- Edgewood12.2 mi SE
- La Clede12.3 mi SE
- Mason12.9 mi E
- Farina13.9 mi S
- Vandalia14.3 mi W
- Watson15.2 mi E
- Shumway15.4 mi NE
- Herrick15.4 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about St. Elmo
What county is St. Elmo in?
St. Elmo is in Fayette County, Illinois.
What is the population of St. Elmo, IL?
1,254 people lived in St. Elmo at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of St. Elmo, IL?
The ZIP code of St. Elmo is 62458.
What is the elevation of St. Elmo?
614 feet (187 m) above sea level.
What towns are near St. Elmo?
Brownstown (5.9 mi), Altamont (6.1 mi), St. Peter (10.7 mi), Beecher City (11.9 mi), Edgewood (12.2 mi).
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