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Allenville, IL

Illinois

Allenville is a small town in Illinois with a population of 120. Residents earn $67,917 per year, which is 10% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
120 Population 197/sq mi density
$67,917 Median Income $27,518 per capita
$85,000 Home Value
$745 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$67,917 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,000 home value, $745/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $67,917
10% lower than US avg
Home Value $85,000
70% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.9%
62% lower than US avg
Median Rent $745
36% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.9%
18% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.9%
77% lower than US avg

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

People

Population120
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density197/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 89%
Veterans87.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$67,917
Per Capita$27,518
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$981M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,000
Rent$745
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units62
Rent Burden18.8%

Health

Obesity37.9%
Uninsured10.4%
Smoking18.1%
Depression24.6%
Heart Disease6.3%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain41.6 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation638 ft (194 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute25 min
Broadband48.0%
Libraries4

Is Allenville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Allenville receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Allenville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Allenville is $67,917, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Allenville is $85,000, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $745 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

12.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Allenville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches, including 12.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Allenville has a population of 120 with a density of 197 people per square mile. The median age is 36.5 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.2%), with 2.5% Black.

Population

120
Total Population
197
People / sq mi
36.5yrs
Median Age
6% below US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.7%
Female 48.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Allenville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.4%
20% above US avg
Spanish5.6%
58% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Allenville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Allenville is $67,917, which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Allenville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$67,917
10% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,518
Avg Weekly Wage$992
IRS Avg AGI$79,919

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.9%
77% below US avg
Establishments (County)342
County GDP$981M

Business (County)

Restaurants25
Healthcare33
Retail46
Manufacturing45

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,233
50% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate6.16%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.7 min
Drive Alone94.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Allenville is $85,000, 70% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $745 (36% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$85,000
70% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$745
36% below US avg
Rent Burden18.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.2%
Housing Units62
Median Year Built1979

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,233
50% above US avg
Effective Rate6.16%
In Allenville, 37.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 10.4% of residents lack health insurance. 18.1% are current smokers. 24.6% report depression. 23.9% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.9%
18% above US avg
Diabetes9.8%
Heart Disease6.3%
High Blood Pressure31.7%
Asthma10.8%
COPD7.9%
Cancer7.3%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking18.1%
29% above US avg
Binge Drinking21.6%
Physical Inactivity23.9%
Depression24.6%
Mental Distress19.8%
Physical Distress14.1%
Short Sleep36.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured10.4%
21% above US avg
Checkup Rate72.8%
Dental Visits57.3%
Premature Death8,830/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.1/10
Exercise Access65.8%
Healthcare Facilities33
Allenville has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.6 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.0°F
2% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.6 inches
9% above US avg
Snowfall12.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation638 ft (194 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density197/sq mi
Coordinates39.5583°N, 88.5387°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17139
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 12.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 49.1-point margin. 48.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 73.8%
D 24.8%

Winner: Republican by 49.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.9%
62% below US avg
High School+94.1%
Graduate Degree+6.8%
School Test Score5.34
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density197/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access48.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities33
Restaurants25
Retail Stores46

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.7 min
Drive Alone94.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.6%

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