Cairo, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan · City

2.5 Fair / 5.0
1,699 Population
$35,493 Median Income
$28,200 Home Value
$282 Median Rent
58°F Avg Temperature
3,527 Violent Crime / 100K
43.2 yrs Median Age
10.9% Bachelor's Degree+
2.5
Overall
2.3
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
1.9
Education

People

Population1,699
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density243/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupBlack 67.5%

Economy

2.3/5
Median Income$35,493
Per Capita Income$22,415
Unemployment8.4%
Poverty Rate14.6%
County GDP$354M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$28,200
Zillow Value$41,665
Median Rent$282
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,063

Health

Obesity51.4%
Diabetes17.9%
Depression20.8%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime3,527/100K
Property Crime6,512/100K
Murder116.3/100K
Vehicle Theft271.3/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Jan / Jul35° / 79°
Rain51 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

1.9/5
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+81.1%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.34
Libraries (County)1

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Commute36 min
Work From Home2.1%
BroadbandN/A

How Cairo Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$35,493
Home Value$28,200
Median Rent$282
Poverty Rate14.6%
Bachelor's Degree+10.9%
Unemployment8.4%
Violent Crime3,527.1 /100K
Avg Temperature58.1°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,699
Population Density243 per sq mi
Median Age43.2 years
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Male 48.7%
Female 51.3%

Race & Ethnicity

White 26.9% Black 67.5% Other 5.6%
White26.9%
Black or African American67.5%
Hispanic or Latino0.0%
Asian0.0%
Other Races5.6%

Language

English Only99.4%
Spanish Speakers0.6%
English 99.4% Spanish 0.6%

Social Characteristics

Disability19.4%
Health Insurance87.8%

Income

53% below avg
Median Household Income$35,493
Per Capita Income$22,415
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,230
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$60,655

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate8.4%
Poverty Rate14.6%
Total Establishments (County)229
County GDP$354M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation11
Healthcare Facilities11
Retail Stores27
Manufacturing10
Total Establishments229

Industry Mix

Restaurants 11 Healthcare 11 Retail 27 Manufacturing 10

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$60,655
Avg Property Tax Paid$1,883

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time36.4 min
Work From Home2.1%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

90% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$28,200
Zillow Home Value Index$41,665

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied64.9%

Rental Costs

76% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$282

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

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

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$1,883
Effective Tax Rate (est.)6.68%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity51.4%
Diabetes17.9%
Heart Disease7.5%
High Blood Pressure45.7%
Asthma13.2%
COPD10.3%
Stroke5.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking13.8%
Physical Inactivity36.6%
Depression20.8%
Mental Distress (14+ days)22.0%
Physical Distress (14+ days)17.2%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage87.8%
Regular Checkup79.8%
Premature Death Rate12,006 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.2 / 10
Exercise Access33.4%
Healthcare Facilities (County)11
Restaurants (County)11

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime3,527.1 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter116.3 /100K
Rape116.3 /100K
Robbery232.6 /100K
Aggravated Assault3,062.0 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime6,511.6 /100K
Burglary1,240.3 /100K
Larceny/Theft5,000.0 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft271.3 /100K
Arson697.7 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)5
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Temperature

35°F Jan 79°F Jul
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Average58.1°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation51.0 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation315 ft (96 m)
Land Area7.0 sq mi (18.1 km²)
Population Density243 per sq mi
Latitude37.0063°
Longitude-89.1829°
County FIPS21007

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 81.5%
D 17.1%

Republican +64.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.9%
High School+81.1%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.34

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — Counties in metro areas under 250K
Population Density243 per sq mi
Land Area7.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)1

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)5
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

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