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Argenta, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Macon County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
838 Population 1,289/sq mi density
$75,313 Median Income $38,871 per capita
$107,200 Home Value $186,194 Zillow
$1,208 Median Rent 20.2% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
171 Violent Crime/100K 741 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$75,313 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,200 home value, $1,208/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
171 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Argenta, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,313
0% below
$38,871 per capita
Home Value
$107,200
62% below
Zillow: $186,194
Median Rent
$1,208/mo
4% above
20.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
171/100K
55% below
741/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.4%
51% below
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3% below
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
19% above
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
302 sunny days/yr

How Argenta Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
100%
Home Value
38%
Rent
104%
Poverty
23%
Bachelor's
49%
Unemployment
97%
Crime
45%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Argenta a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Argenta residents earn a median household income of $75,313 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,871. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,981 business establishments, including 244 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Argenta is $107,200 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $186,194. Median rent is $1,208/month, with 20.2% 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 1954.

Safety & Crime

Argenta reports 171 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 741/100K.

Education

16.4% of adults in Argenta hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Argenta has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population838
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density1,289/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$75,313
Per Capita$38,871
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$9,054M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,304

Housing

A+
Home Value$107,200
Rent$1,208
Ownership85.2%
Zillow$186,194
Housing Units368
Rent Burden20.2%

Crime

F
Violent171/100K
Property741/100K

Health

Obesity38.1%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death10,949/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain36.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation682 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute24 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Argenta was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
There are 244 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.