Biggsville, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Henderson County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
298 Population 876/sq mi density
$75,417 Median Income $38,460 per capita
$83,600 Home Value $108,496 Zillow
$388 Median Rent 17.9% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$75,417 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,600 home value, $388/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Biggsville, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,417
0% below
$38,460 per capita
Home Value
$83,600
70% below
Zillow: $108,496
Median Rent
$388/mo
67% below
17.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.9%
17% below
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
15% above
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Biggsville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
100%
Home Value
30%
Rent
33%
Poverty
54%
Bachelor's
83%
Unemployment
33%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Biggsville a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Biggsville residents earn a median household income of $75,417 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,460. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 143 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Biggsville is $83,600 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $108,496. Median rent is $388/month, with 17.9% 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 1948.

Education

27.9% of adults in Biggsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% below the national average). 93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Biggsville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population298
Median Age52.5 yrs
Density876/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$75,417
Per Capita$38,460
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$224M
Avg Weekly Wage$712

Housing

A+
Home Value$83,600
Rent$388
Ownership90.5%
Zillow$108,496
Housing Units161
Rent Burden17.9%

Health

Obesity36.8%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death8,415/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain37.2 in/yr
Elevation638 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.9%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute27 min
Broadband87.6%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Biggsville was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Southeast Iowa Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.