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Allendale, IL

Illinois

Allendale is a small town in Illinois with a population of 491. Residents earn $70,500 per year, which is 6% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
491 Population 1,584/sq mi density
$70,500 Median Income $37,405 per capita
$83,500 Home Value $147,668 Zillow
$642 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$70,500 median income, 14.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,500 home value, $642/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $70,500
6% lower than US avg
Home Value $83,500
70% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.0%
61% lower than US avg
Median Rent $642
45% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.7%
21% higher than US avg
Unemployment 14.6%
306% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.9%
44% lower than US avg

How Allendale Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population491
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density1,584/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans3.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$70,500
Per Capita$37,405
Unemployment14.6%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$451M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$83,500
Rent$642
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$147,668
Housing Units187
Rent Burden24.2%

Health

Obesity38.7%
Uninsured7.4%
Smoking14.9%
Depression24.6%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain46.6 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation479 ft (146 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute28 min
Broadband85.2%
Libraries1

Is Allendale a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Allendale receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, high obesity rates. Allendale offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Allendale is $70,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 14.6%, unemployment is notably high. Only 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Allendale is $83,500, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $642 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

13.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Allendale experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches, including 15.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Allendale has a population of 491 with a density of 1,584 people per square mile. The median age is 48.0 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.5%).

Population

491
Total Population
1,584
People / sq mi
48.0yrs
Median Age
23% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.2%
Female 44.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Allendale vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.6%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.4%
82% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Allendale vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Allendale is $70,500, which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Allendale vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$70,500
6% below US avg
Per Capita Income$37,405
Avg Weekly Wage$974
IRS Avg AGI$71,433

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.6%
306% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.9%
44% below US avg
Establishments (County)276
County GDP$451M

Business (County)

Restaurants17
Healthcare20
Retail35
Manufacturing10

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,675
34% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.60%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.9 min
Drive Alone87.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Allendale is $83,500, 70% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $642 (45% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $147,668.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$83,500
70% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$147,668

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$642
45% below US avg
Rent Burden24.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied94.5%
Housing Units187
Median Year Built1978

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,675
34% above US avg
Effective Rate5.60%
In Allendale, 38.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.4% of residents lack health insurance. 14.9% are current smokers. 24.6% report depression. 21.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Allendale vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.7%
21% above US avg
Diabetes9.3%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure30.4%
Asthma10.7%
COPD6.6%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.9%
6% above US avg
Binge Drinking21.3%
Physical Inactivity21.6%
Depression24.6%
Mental Distress19.0%
Physical Distress12.7%
Short Sleep36.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.5%
Uninsured7.4%
14% below US avg
Checkup Rate75.4%
Dental Visits62.2%
Premature Death8,398/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access69.5%
Healthcare Facilities20
Allendale has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.6 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.6 inches
23% above US avg
Snowfall15.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation479 ft (146 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density1,584/sq mi
Coordinates38.5276°N, 87.7103°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17185
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 13.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 53.8-point margin. 85.2% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.2%
D 22.3%

Winner: Republican by 53.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.0%
61% below US avg
High School+92.5%
Graduate Degree+6.2%
School Test Score5.34
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density1,584/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access85.2%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities20
Restaurants17
Retail Stores35

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.9 min
Drive Alone87.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.3%

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