Fayette County, Illinois
St. Elmo Real Estate and Local Guide
A small rural Fayette County city established in 1871 along the old National Road, with roots in railroad and 1930s oil-boom history. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know St. Elmo best.
About the area
Living in St. Elmo, IL
Nicknamed "Little Tulsa" during the local oil boom of the late 1930s.
The housing market
Homes in St. Elmo
- About 83.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 85.9% of housing units are single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $80,300.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes St. Elmo home
Smith Aviation Field
Airfield built in 1926 that drew stunt flyers and, during the 1930s oil boom, gave St. Elmo the nickname "Little Tulsa"
National Road corridor
The town sits on the historic National Road route, originally the settlement of Howard's Point
St. Elmo Historical Society
Local historical society preserving artifacts of the town's railroad and oil-era past
St. Elmo Community Park
City park at 604 W 3rd St with playground equipment, pavilions, and the rentable Centennial building
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.