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Argyle, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan Area

Argyle is a small town in Illinois with a population of 561. Residents earn $160,893 per year, which is 114% above the national average.

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
561 Population 638/sq mi density
$160,893 Median Income $68,662 per capita
$281,000 Home Value
48°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$160,893 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$281,000 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $160,893
114% higher than US avg
Home Value $281,000
0% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 56.6%
68% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.6%
8% higher than US avg
Unemployment 5.8%
61% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population561
Median Age56.3 yrs
Density638/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans10.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$160,893
Per Capita$68,662
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,975M
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$281,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units235
Rent Burden28.6%

Health

Obesity34.6%
Uninsured6.5%
Smoking10.9%
Depression22.4%
Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain37.6 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation903 ft (275 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+56.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+41.6%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute21 min
Broadband100.0%
Libraries2

Is Argyle a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Argyle receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Argyle stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Argyle is $160,893, which is significantly higher than the national average — 114% above $75,149. This places Argyle among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Argyle is $281,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Argyle is a highly educated community — 56.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Argyle experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches, including 30.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Argyle has a population of 561 with a density of 638 people per square mile. The median age is 56.3 years, 45% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.9%).

Population

561
Total Population
638
People / sq mi
56.3yrs
Median Age
45% above US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.6%
Female 49.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Argyle vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Argyle vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Argyle is $160,893, which is 114% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Argyle vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$160,893
114% above US avg
Per Capita Income$68,662
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066
IRS Avg AGI$78,138

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.8%
61% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)880
County GDP$1,975M

Business (County)

Restaurants75
Healthcare70
Retail90
Manufacturing68

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,648
147% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.08%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.7 min
Drive Alone71.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home19.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Argyle is $281,000, 0% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$281,000
0% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden28.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units235
Median Year Built1981

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,648
147% above US avg
Effective Rate3.08%
In Argyle, 34.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.5% of residents lack health insurance. 10.9% are current smokers. 22.4% report depression. 16.9% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.6%
8% above US avg
Diabetes7.9%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure28.2%
Asthma9.6%
COPD4.6%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke2.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking10.9%
22% below US avg
Binge Drinking21.8%
Physical Inactivity16.9%
Depression22.4%
Mental Distress16.3%
Physical Distress10.4%
Short Sleep34.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.5%
Uninsured6.5%
24% below US avg
Checkup Rate75.8%
Dental Visits68.8%
Premature Death6,935/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access77.8%
Healthcare Facilities70
Argyle has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.6 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.2°F
11% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.6 inches
1% below US avg
Snowfall30.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation903 ft (275 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density638/sq mi
Coordinates42.3548°N, 88.9392°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17007
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 56.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 14.5-point margin. 100.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 56.5%
D 42%

Winner: Republican by 14.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+56.6%
68% above US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+41.6%
School Test Score5.34
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density638/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access100.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities70
Restaurants75
Retail Stores90

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.7 min
Drive Alone71.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home19.6%

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