Illinois
Abingdon is a small town in Illinois with a population of 3,424. Residents earn $56,414 per year, which is 25% below the national average.
Based on current data, Abingdon receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times, high obesity rates. Abingdon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Abingdon is $56,414, 25% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Abingdon is $88,900, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $723 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
15.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Abingdon experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches, including 25.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.6% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.4% |
| 97% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $56,414 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,354 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $875 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,833 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.4% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 378 |
| County GDP | $1,097M |
| Restaurants | 39 |
| Healthcare | 38 |
| Retail | 46 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,271 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.80% |
| Commute Time | 38.5 min |
| Work from Home | 2.2% |
| Census Median | $88,900 |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $88,245 |
| Median List Price | $137,400 |
| Median List Price | $137,400 |
| $/Sq Ft | $11 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 62.3% |
| Price Drops | 20.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $723 |
| 38% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,271 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.80% |
| Obesity | 39.0% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.1% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.4% |
| Depression | 24.6% |
| Mental Distress | 19.9% |
| Physical Distress | 14.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.4% |
| Premature Death | 8,041/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 57.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 38 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.5 inches |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 25.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 750 ft (229 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,394/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8038°N, 90.4009°W |
| County FIPS | 17187 |
Winner: Republican by 25.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.1% |
| 55% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 2,394/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 38 |
| Restaurants | 39 |
| Retail Stores | 46 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 38.5 min |
| Work from Home | 2.2% |