Alden, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · McHenry County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
36
Population
277/sq mi density
47°F
Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Alden, IL
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
50% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
3% above
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
How Alden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Alden a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
16.7% of adults in Alden hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alden has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population36
Median Age68.1 yrs
Density277/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$46,206
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$15,983M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership68.2%
Zillow$303,220
Rent Burden30.3%
Health
Obesity33.2%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain37.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,006 ft
Education
CBachelor's+16.7%
High School+100.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Southern Wisconsin Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
33.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 645 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.