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Campbell's Island, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan Area

Campbell's Island is a small town in Illinois with a population of 211. Residents earn $68,244 per year, which is 9% below the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
211 Population 469/sq mi density
$68,244 Median Income $52,315 per capita
$151,500 Home Value
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$68,244 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$151,500 home value
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $68,244
9% lower than US avg
Home Value $151,500
46% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.3%
40% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 45.1%
40% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Campbell's Island Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population211
Median Age54.7 yrs
Density469/mi²
Male / Female68% / 32%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$68,244
Per Capita$52,315
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$12,607M
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$151,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units206
Rent Burden28.4%

Health

Obesity45.1%
Uninsured14.2%
Smoking23.8%
Depression24.4%
Heart Disease8.2%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain37.1 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation568 ft (173 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.3%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute21 min
Broadband95.2%
Libraries11

Is Campbell's Island a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Campbell's Island receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate, high obesity rates. Campbell's Island stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Campbell's Island is $68,244, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Campbell's Island is $151,500, 46% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

20.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Campbell's Island experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Campbell's Island has a population of 211 with a density of 469 people per square mile. The median age is 54.7 years, 41% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.6%), with 1.4% Hispanic.

Population

211
Total Population
469
People / sq mi
54.7yrs
Median Age
41% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 68.2%
Female 31.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Campbell's Island vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Campbell's Island vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Campbell's Island is $68,244, which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Campbell's Island vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$68,244
9% below US avg
Per Capita Income$52,315
Avg Weekly Wage$1,391
IRS Avg AGI$65,635

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,880
County GDP$12,607M

Business (County)

Restaurants375
Healthcare405
Retail411
Manufacturing124

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,655
90% above US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.39%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.4 min
Drive Alone77.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Campbell's Island is $151,500, 46% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$151,500
46% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden28.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied71.0%
Housing Units206
Median Year Built1950

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,655
90% above US avg
Effective Rate4.39%
In Campbell's Island, 45.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 14.2% of residents lack health insurance. 23.8% are current smokers. 24.4% report depression. 31.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Campbell's Island vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity45.1%
40% above US avg
Diabetes13.9%
Heart Disease8.2%
High Blood Pressure36.1%
Asthma11.3%
COPD11.4%
Cancer7.0%
Stroke4.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking23.8%
70% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.8%
Physical Inactivity31.9%
Depression24.4%
Mental Distress21.9%
Physical Distress17.6%
Short Sleep39.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate86.6%
Uninsured14.2%
65% above US avg
Checkup Rate73.7%
Dental Visits46.5%
Premature Death8,429/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access90.5%
Healthcare Facilities405
Campbell's Island has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.1 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.6°F
6% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.1 inches
2% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation568 ft (173 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density469/sq mi
Coordinates41.5404°N, 90.4303°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17161
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 20.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 9.6-point margin. 95.2% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 44.4%
D 53.9%

Winner: Democrat by 9.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.3%
40% below US avg
High School+95.9%
Graduate Degree+4.7%
School Test Score5.34
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density469/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access95.2%
Public Libraries11
Healthcare Facilities405
Restaurants375
Retail Stores411

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.4 min
Drive Alone77.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.0%

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