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Abingdon, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Warren County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
3,424 Population 2,394/sq mi density
$56,414 Median Income $30,354 per capita
$88,900 Home Value $88,245 Zillow
$723 Median Rent 34.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
400 Violent Crime/100K 3,282 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$56,414 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,900 home value, $723/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
400 violent crimes/100K (5% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Abingdon, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,414
25% below
$30,354 per capita
Home Value
$88,900
68% below
Zillow: $88,245
Median Rent
$723/mo
38% below
34.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
400/100K
5% above
3,282/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.1%
55% below
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
25% above
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
21% above
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Abingdon Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Abingdon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
75%
Home Value
32%
Rent
62%
Poverty
60%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
125%
Crime
105%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Abingdon a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Abingdon residents earn a median household income of $56,414 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,354. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 378 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Abingdon is $88,900 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $88,245. Median rent is $723/month, with 34.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.

Safety & Crime

Abingdon reports 400 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 5% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,282/100K.

Education

15.1% of adults in Abingdon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Abingdon has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population3,424
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density2,394/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$56,414
Per Capita$30,354
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$1,097M
Avg Weekly Wage$875

Housing

A+
Home Value$88,900
Rent$723
Ownership69.8%
Zillow$88,245
Housing Units1,583
Rent Burden34.0%

Crime

F
Violent400/100K
Property3,282/100K

Health

Obesity39.0%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,041/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation750 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.1%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute39 min
Broadband80.1%
Internet Speed58 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Abingdon was founded in 1828.
The median home in Abingdon was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Southeast Iowa Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.