Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Breese is a small town in Illinois with a population of 4,373. Residents earn $72,900 per year, which is 3% below the national average.
Based on current data, Breese receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Breese offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Breese is $72,900, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. Only 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Breese is $204,600, 27% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $771 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Breese is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 66 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 508 per 100,000, 74% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 33.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 92.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Breese enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches, including 11.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 94.4% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.6% |
| 58% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $72,900 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $63,846 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $965 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $80,389 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 940 |
| County GDP | $1,581M |
| Restaurants | 88 |
| Healthcare | 95 |
| Retail | 136 |
| Manufacturing | 44 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,038 |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.46% |
| Commute Time | 27.1 min |
| Work from Home | 15.8% |
| Census Median | $204,600 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $252,996 |
| Median List Price | $262,450 |
| Median List Price | $262,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $135 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 20.0% |
| Inventory | 10 |
| Census Median Rent | $771 |
| 34% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,038 |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.46% |
| Obesity | 38.4% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.1% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.3% |
| Depression | 23.2% |
| Mental Distress | 17.6% |
| Physical Distress | 11.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.8% |
| Premature Death | 5,626/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 95 |
| Total Violent | 66.3/100K |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 66.3/100K |
| Total Property | 508.4/100K |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 508.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 57.7°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.4 inches |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 11.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 452 ft (138 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,638/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6138°N, 89.5237°W |
| County FIPS | 17027 |
Winner: Republican by 51.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 33.3% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,638/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.7 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 95 |
| Restaurants | 88 |
| Retail Stores | 136 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 27.1 min |
| Work from Home | 15.8% |