At a Glance
Median Income
$54,375
$23,330 per capita
Home Value
$96,700
Zillow: $162,544
Median Rent
$888/mo
45.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.3%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
10.1%
24.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
16.1% smoking rate
How Cabery Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cabery's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cabery a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cabery residents earn a median household income of $54,375 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,330. The unemployment rate stands at 10.1% (181% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 865 business establishments, including 80 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cabery is $96,700 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $162,544. Median rent is $888/month, with 45.0% 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 1954.
Education
8.3% of adults in Cabery hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% below the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cabery has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population219
Median Age32.9 yrs
Density644/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
C
Median Income$54,375
Per Capita$23,330
Unemployment10.1%
Poverty24.1%
County GDP$2,895M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,086
Housing
A+
Home Value$96,700
Rent$888
Ownership74.2%
Zillow$162,544
Housing Units114
Rent Burden45.0%
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,425/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain37.7 in/yr
Elevation697 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.3%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute26 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Cabery was founded in 1878.
The median home in Cabery was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Joliet Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.