Baylis, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Pike County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
139 Population 296/sq mi density
$43,438 Median Income $23,191 per capita
$33,800 Home Value $120,280 Zillow
$381 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$43,438 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$33,800 home value, $381/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Baylis, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,438
42% below
$23,191 per capita
Home Value
$33,800
88% below
Zillow: $120,280
Median Rent
$381/mo
67% below
28.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.9%
91% below
77.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3% below
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
31% above
19.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Baylis Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Baylis's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
58%
Home Value
12%
Rent
33%
Poverty
67%
Bachelor's
9%
Unemployment
97%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Baylis 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

Baylis residents earn a median household income of $43,438 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,191. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 411 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Baylis is $33,800 , 88% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $120,280. Median rent is $381/month, with 28.8% 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 1938.

Education

2.9% of adults in Baylis hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below the national average). 77.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Baylis has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population139
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density296/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$43,438
Per Capita$23,191
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$825M
Avg Weekly Wage$906

Housing

A+
Home Value$33,800
Rent$381
Ownership86.8%
Zillow$120,280
Housing Units88
Rent Burden28.8%

Health

Obesity42.2%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death9,047/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain39.1 in/yr
Elevation869 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.9%
High School+77.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Commute29 min
Broadband58.5%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Baylis was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.