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Assumption, IL
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Assumption, IL
At a Glance
How Assumption Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Assumption's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Assumption a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Assumption residents earn a median household income of $55,764 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,285. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 706 business establishments, including 80 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Assumption is $72,100 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $131,717. Median rent is $646/month, with 19.9% 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 1950.
Safety & Crime
Assumption reports 373 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 2% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,587/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
14.8% of adults in Assumption hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Assumption has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.