At a Glance
Median Income
$56,250
$22,948 per capita
Home Value
$100,000
Zillow: $147,192
Median Rent
$1,375/mo
25.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.0%
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
8.5%
15.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
13.3% smoking rate
How Armington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Armington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Armington 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
Armington residents earn a median household income of $56,250 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,948. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 558 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Armington is $100,000 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $147,192. Median rent is $1,375/month, with 25.4% 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 1951.
Education
12.0% of adults in Armington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Armington has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population382
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density1,317/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$56,250
Per Capita$22,948
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty15.3%
County GDP$1,344M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034
Housing
A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$1,375
Ownership86.2%
Zillow$147,192
Housing Units148
Rent Burden25.4%
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,078/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain39.8 in/yr
Elevation626 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.0%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute26 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed83 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Armington was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.