Illinois
Ashmore is a small town in Illinois with a population of 750. Residents earn $57,361 per year, which is 24% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ashmore receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Ashmore offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Ashmore is $57,361, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 20.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Ashmore is $87,100, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $773 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
14.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Ashmore experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches, including 16.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $57,361 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,715 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,019 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $73,668 |
| Unemployment | 6.8% |
| 89% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.3% |
| 64% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,032 |
| County GDP | $3,509M |
| Restaurants | 124 |
| Healthcare | 157 |
| Retail | 177 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,336 |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.13% |
| Commute Time | 22.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.5% |
| Census Median | $87,100 |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $142,423 |
| Census Median Rent | $773 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 33.7% |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,336 |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.13% |
| Obesity | 35.9% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.2% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.8% |
| Depression | 24.0% |
| Mental Distress | 18.0% |
| Physical Distress | 11.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.4% |
| Premature Death | 9,241/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 83.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 157 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.6 inches |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 16.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 695 ft (212 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 926/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5306°N, 88.0201°W |
| County FIPS | 17029 |
Winner: Republican by 28.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.0% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 5 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+ |
| Population Density | 926/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 87.9% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 157 |
| Restaurants | 124 |
| Retail Stores | 177 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 22.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.5% |