Ashkum, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Iroquois County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
765 Population 911/sq mi density
$67,500 Median Income $35,959 per capita
$136,500 Home Value $217,271 Zillow
$790 Median Rent 25.2% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$67,500 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$136,500 home value, $790/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Ashkum, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,500
10% below
$35,959 per capita
Home Value
$136,500
52% below
Zillow: $217,271
Median Rent
$790/mo
32% below
25.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.4%
60% below
85.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
1.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
26% above
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Ashkum Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
90%
Home Value
48%
Rent
68%
Poverty
8%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
58%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ashkum a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ashkum residents earn a median household income of $67,500 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,959. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 675 business establishments, including 59 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ashkum is $136,500 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $217,271. Median rent is $790/month, with 25.2% 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 1959.

Education

13.4% of adults in Ashkum hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 85.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ashkum has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population765
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density911/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$67,500
Per Capita$35,959
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$1,425M
Avg Weekly Wage$963

Housing

A+
Home Value$136,500
Rent$790
Ownership77.4%
Zillow$217,271
Housing Units376
Rent Burden25.2%

Health

Obesity40.5%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,715/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain38.4 in/yr
Elevation661 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.4%
High School+85.8%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute20 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed43 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Ashkum was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Joliet Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.