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Batchtown, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan Area

Batchtown is a small town in Illinois with a population of 178. Residents earn $58,750 per year, which is 22% below the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
178 Population 96/sq mi density
$58,750 Median Income $29,054 per capita
$137,500 Home Value
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,500 home value
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $58,750
22% lower than US avg
Home Value $137,500
51% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 27.3%
19% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.9%
6% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.6%
79% lower than US avg

How Batchtown Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population178
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density96/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$58,750
Per Capita$29,054
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$131M
Commute64 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$137,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units72
Rent Burden29.1%

Health

Obesity33.9%
Uninsured6.3%
Smoking11.9%
Depression22.7%
Heart Disease4.6%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain41.3 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation595 ft (181 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.3%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute64 min
Broadband56.0%
Libraries1

Is Batchtown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Batchtown receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Batchtown stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Batchtown is $58,750, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 64 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Batchtown is $137,500, 51% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

27.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Batchtown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches, including 16.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Batchtown has a population of 178 with a density of 96 people per square mile. The median age is 40.2 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.5%).

Population

178
Total Population
96
People / sq mi
40.2yrs
Median Age
3% above US avg
1.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Batchtown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.5%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.5%
96% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Batchtown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Batchtown is $58,750, which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 64 minutes.

Income: Batchtown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$58,750
22% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,054
Avg Weekly Wage$699
IRS Avg AGI$67,723

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.6%
79% below US avg
Establishments (County)92
County GDP$131M

Business (County)

Restaurants19
Healthcare3
Retail14

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,325
24% above US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.15%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time64.2 min
Drive Alone73.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home18.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Batchtown is $137,500, 51% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$137,500
51% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden29.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied94.6%
Housing Units72
Median Year Built1975

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,325
24% above US avg
Effective Rate3.15%
In Batchtown, 33.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.3% of residents lack health insurance. 11.9% are current smokers. 22.7% report depression. 17.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Batchtown vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.9%
6% above US avg
Diabetes7.8%
Heart Disease4.6%
High Blood Pressure28.1%
Asthma9.9%
COPD5.1%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking11.9%
15% below US avg
Binge Drinking22.8%
Physical Inactivity17.6%
Depression22.7%
Mental Distress17.0%
Physical Distress10.8%
Short Sleep34.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured6.3%
27% below US avg
Primary Care1:4,369
Dentists1:4,360
Checkup Rate75.3%
Dental Visits68.0%
Premature Death9,814/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access2.0%
Healthcare Facilities3
Batchtown has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.3 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.0°F
0% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.3 inches
9% above US avg
Snowfall16.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation595 ft (181 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density96/sq mi
Coordinates39.0332°N, 90.6534°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17013
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 27.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 55.9-point margin. 56.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.8%
D 20.9%

Winner: Republican by 55.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.3%
19% below US avg
High School+97.5%
Graduate Degree+5.0%
School Test Score5.34
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density96/sq mi
Total Area1.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access56.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities3
Restaurants19
Retail Stores14

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute64.2 min
Drive Alone73.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home18.5%

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