Illinois
Cambria is a small town in Illinois with a population of 1,271. Residents earn $51,042 per year, which is 32% below the national average.
Based on current data, Cambria receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Cambria offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Cambria is $51,042, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 8.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Cambria is $140,100, 50% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $973 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
20.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Cambria enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches, including 11.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 94.0% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.0% |
| 55% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $51,042 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,107 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,085 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,530 |
| Unemployment | 5.2% |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.9% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,137 |
| County GDP | $3,297M |
| Restaurants | 133 |
| Healthcare | 182 |
| Retail | 177 |
| Manufacturing | 44 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,688 |
| 91% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.77% |
| Commute Time | 19.6 min |
| Work from Home | 4.2% |
| Census Median | $140,100 |
| 50% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $973 |
| 16% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 40.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,688 |
| 91% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.77% |
| Obesity | 40.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.3% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.5% |
| Depression | 24.5% |
| Mental Distress | 18.7% |
| Physical Distress | 13.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.9% |
| Premature Death | 10,751/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 78.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 182 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.0 inches |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 11.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 427 ft (130 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 895/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7794°N, 89.1194°W |
| County FIPS | 17077 |
Winner: Democrat by 3.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.0% |
| 41% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 5 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+ |
| Population Density | 895/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 182 |
| Restaurants | 133 |
| Retail Stores | 177 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 19.6 min |
| Work from Home | 4.2% |