Atwood, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Douglas County County
Atwood, IL
At a Glance
How Atwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Atwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Atwood a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Atwood residents earn a median household income of $58,875 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,974. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 603 business establishments, including 55 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Atwood is $119,500 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $142,514. Median rent is $743/month, with 33.3% 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 1964.
Safety & Crime
Atwood reports 366 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 4% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,005/100K.
Education
16.1% of adults in Atwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Atwood has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches.