Median Income
$97,643
30% higher than US avg
Home Value
$155,800
45% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
10.1%
70% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$769
34% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
36.6%
14% higher than US avg
Unemployment
8.8%
144% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
10.8%
13% lower than US avg
How Capron Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,328
Median Age29.2 yrs
Density1,725/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 69%
Economy
B+
Median Income$97,643
Per Capita$27,976
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$1,975M
Commute28 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$155,800
Rent$769
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$257,469
Health
Obesity36.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.2%
Heart Disease5.1%
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain37.6 in/yr
Elevation913 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+78.9%
School Score5.34
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute28 min
Libraries2
Is Capron a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Capron receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Capron offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Capron is $97,643, 30% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 8.8%, unemployment is notably high. 10.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Capron is $155,800, 45% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $769 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
10.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 78.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Climate & Weather
Capron experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches, including 30.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Capron has a population of 1,328 with a density of 1,725 people per square mile. The median age is 29.2 years, 25% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (68.7%), with 4.4% Hispanic.
Population
29.2yrs
Median Age
25% below US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 71.3% |
| 9% below US avg |
| Spanish | 28.7% |
| 114% above US avg |
The median household income in Capron is $97,643, which is 30% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $97,643 |
| 30% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $27,976 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,066 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $78,138 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 8.8% |
| 144% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 10.8% |
| 13% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 880 |
| County GDP | $1,975M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 75 |
| Healthcare | 70 |
| Retail | 90 |
| Manufacturing | 68 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,648 |
| 147% above US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.55% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 28.1 min |
| Work from Home | 6.6% |
The median home value in Capron is $155,800, 45% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $769 (34% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $257,469.
Home Values
| Census Median | $155,800 |
| 45% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $257,469 |
| Median List Price | $235,900 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
| Median List Price | $235,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $147 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 50.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $769 |
| 34% below US avg |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,648 |
| 147% above US avg |
| Effective Rate | 5.55% |
In Capron, 36.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.2% report depression. 24.4% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Capron vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 36.6% |
| 14% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.0% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 19.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.4% |
| Depression | 21.2% |
| Mental Distress | 16.9% |
| Physical Distress | 12.6% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 93.8% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 75.0% |
| Premature Death | 6,935/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 77.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 70 |
Crime Rates: Capron vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
Safety Score
Capron has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 37.6 inches |
| 1% below US avg |
| Snowfall | 30.8 inches/yr |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 913 ft (278 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,725/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3988°N, 88.7387°W |
| County FIPS | 17007 |