At a Glance
Median Income
$55,764
$29,285 per capita
Home Value
$72,100
Zillow: $139,290
Median Rent
$646/mo
19.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.8%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
11.8%
15.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
16.8% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Assumption 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
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 11.8% (228% 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 $139,290. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,117
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density1,128/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
C
Median Income$55,764
Per Capita$29,285
Unemployment11.8%
Poverty15.3%
County GDP$1,970M
Avg Weekly Wage$982
Housing
A+
Home Value$72,100
Rent$646
Ownership61.1%
Zillow$139,290
Housing Units565
Rent Burden19.9%
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,451/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain40.7 in/yr
Elevation639 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.8%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute21 min
Broadband86.8%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Assumption was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (67 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.