Arthur, IL

Illinois · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.0 Good / 5.0
2,024 Population
$52,115 Median Income
$146,200 Home Value
$841 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
44 Violent Crime / 100K
47.0 yrs Median Age
21.8% Bachelor's Degree+
3.0
Overall
3.3
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.7
Education

People

Population2,024
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density1,510/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 90.0%

Economy

3.3/5
Median Income$52,115
Per Capita Income$32,701
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty Rate17.5%
County GDP$981M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$146,200
Zillow Value$183,508
Median Rent$841
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,063

Health

Obesity38.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Depression25.3%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime44/100K
Property Crime437/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Jan / Jul26° / 75°
Rain41 in/yr
Snow17 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

2.7/5
Bachelor's+21.8%
High School+82.9%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.34
Libraries (County)4

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute16 min
Work From Home10.7%
BroadbandN/A

How Arthur Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$52,115
Home Value$146,200
Median Rent$841
Poverty Rate17.5%
Bachelor's Degree+21.8%
Unemployment3.2%
Violent Crime43.7 /100K
Avg Temperature52.4°F

Population & Age

Total Population2,024
Population Density1,510 per sq mi
Median Age47.0 years
Male44.6%
Female55.4%
Male 44.6%
Female 55.4%

Race & Ethnicity

White 90% Black 0.2% Hispanic 1.3% Other 8.5%
White90.0%
Black or African American0.2%
Hispanic or Latino1.3%
Asian0.0%
Other Races8.5%

Language

English Only92.8%
Spanish Speakers7.2%
English 92.8% Spanish 7.2%

Social Characteristics

Disability23.5%
Health Insurance93.6%

Income

31% below avg
Median Household Income$52,115
Per Capita Income$32,701
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$992
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$79,919

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.2%
Poverty Rate17.5%
Total Establishments (County)342
County GDP$981M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation25
Healthcare Facilities33
Retail Stores46
Manufacturing45
Total Establishments342

Industry Mix

Restaurants 25 Healthcare 33 Retail 46 Manufacturing 45

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$79,919
Avg Property Tax Paid$5,233

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time15.6 min
Work From Home10.7%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

48% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$146,200
Zillow Home Value Index$183,508

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied73.7%

Rental Costs

28% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$841

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

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

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$5,233
Effective Tax Rate (est.)3.58%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure31.6%
Asthma11.3%
COPD8.3%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.0%
Physical Inactivity26.3%
Depression25.3%
Mental Distress (14+ days)20.4%
Physical Distress (14+ days)14.9%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage93.6%
Regular Checkup73.5%
Premature Death Rate8,830 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index9.1 / 10
Exercise Access65.8%
Healthcare Facilities (County)33
Restaurants (County)25

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime43.7 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape0.0 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault43.7 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime437.5 /100K
Burglary87.5 /100K
Larceny/Theft350.0 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)1

Temperature

26°F Jan 75°F Jul
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Average52.4°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation40.6 in
Annual Snowfall16.9 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation663 ft (202 m)
Land Area1.3 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density1,510 per sq mi
Latitude39.7145°
Longitude-88.4696°
County FIPS17139

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 73.8%
D 24.8%

Republican +49.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.8%
High School+82.9%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.34

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Completely rural, adjacent to metro
Population Density1,510 per sq mi
Land Area1.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)4

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)1

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