Illinois
Atwood is a small town in Illinois with a population of 976. Residents earn $58,875 per year, which is 22% below the national average.
Based on current data, Atwood receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Atwood offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Atwood is $58,875, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.3%. Only 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Atwood is $119,500, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $743 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Atwood is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 84 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,004 per 100,000, 49% below the national average.
16.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Atwood 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 | 97.2% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.8% |
| 79% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,875 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,974 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,044 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $76,563 |
| Unemployment | 0.3% |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.5% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 603 |
| County GDP | $1,440M |
| Restaurants | 55 |
| Healthcare | 45 |
| Retail | 84 |
| Manufacturing | 84 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,396 |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.68% |
| Commute Time | 22.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 11.1% |
| Census Median | $119,500 |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $136,335 |
| $/Sq Ft | $23 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 87.0% |
| Price Drops | 100.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $743 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 33.3% |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,396 |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.68% |
| Obesity | 37.4% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.1% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 7.5% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.0% |
| Depression | 24.9% |
| Mental Distress | 19.7% |
| Physical Distress | 13.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.5% |
| Premature Death | 6,968/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 45 |
| Total Violent | 83.7/100K |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 83.7/100K |
| Total Property | 1,004.2/100K |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 167.4/100K |
| Theft | 836.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| 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 | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,574/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7992°N, 88.4627°W |
| County FIPS | 17041 |
Winner: Republican by 46.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.1% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,574/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 80.6% |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 45 |
| Restaurants | 55 |
| Retail Stores | 84 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 22.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 11.1% |