Annawan, IL

Illinois

Annawan is a small town in Illinois with a population of 955. Residents earn $71,250 per year, which is 5% below the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
955 Population 446/sq mi density
$71,250 Median Income $38,039 per capita
$138,200 Home Value $175,777 Zillow
$550 Median Rent 21.2% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$71,250 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$138,200 home value, $550/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $71,250
5% lower than US avg
Home Value $138,200
51% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 29.9%
11% lower than US avg
Median Rent $550
53% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.2%
10% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.0%
11% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.5%
56% lower than US avg

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

People

Population955
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density446/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Veterans3.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,250
Per Capita$38,039
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$1,598M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$138,200
Rent$550
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$175,777
Rent Burden21.2%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity35.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.2%
Heart Disease4.5%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain39.6 in/yr
Elevation631 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.9%
High School+97.3%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute23 min
Broadband89.6%
Libraries14

Is Annawan a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Annawan receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Annawan stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Annawan is $71,250, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Annawan is $138,200, 51% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $550 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

29.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Annawan experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches, including 30.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Annawan has a population of 955 with a density of 446 people per square mile. The median age is 39.9 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.6%), with 1.3% Black.

Population

955
Total Population
446
People / sq mi
39.9yrs
Median Age
3% above US avg
2.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.1%
Female 48.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Annawan vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.4%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.6%
81% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Annawan vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Annawan is $71,250, which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Annawan vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$71,250
5% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,039
Avg Weekly Wage$1,025
IRS Avg AGI$67,389

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.0%
11% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.5%
56% below US avg
Establishments (County)771
County GDP$1,598M

Business (County)

Restaurants77
Healthcare60
Retail95
Manufacturing35

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,364
53% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.88%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.4 min
Drive Alone86.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Annawan is $138,200, 51% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $550 (53% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $175,777.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$138,200
51% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$175,777

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$550
53% below US avg
Rent Burden21.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied78.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,364
53% above US avg
Effective Rate3.88%
In Annawan, 35.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 23.2% report depression. 19.7% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.2%
10% above US avg
Diabetes8.3%
Heart Disease4.5%
High Blood Pressure28.5%
Asthma10.2%
COPD5.5%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.8%
Physical Inactivity19.7%
Depression23.2%
Mental Distress17.2%
Physical Distress11.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.3%
Checkup Rate75.3%
Premature Death8,701/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access66.2%
Healthcare Facilities60

Crime Rates: Annawan vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Safety Score

Annawan has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.6°F
8% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.6 inches
4% above US avg
Snowfall30.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation631 ft (192 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density446/sq mi
Coordinates41.3964°N, 89.8906°W
County FIPS17011
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 29.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 24.3-point margin. 89.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61.2%
D 36.9%

Winner: Republican by 24.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+29.9%
11% below US avg
High School+97.3%
School Test Score5.34
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density446/sq mi
Total Area2.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access89.6%
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities60
Restaurants77
Retail Stores95

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.4 min
Drive Alone86.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.9%

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