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Capron, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Boone County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,328 Population 1,725/sq mi density
$97,643 Median Income $27,976 per capita
$155,800 Home Value $257,469 Zillow
$769 Median Rent 30.4% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
109 Violent Crime/100K 1,118 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$97,643 median income, 8.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$155,800 home value, $769/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
109 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Capron, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$97,643
30% above
$27,976 per capita
Home Value
$155,800
45% below
Zillow: $257,469
Median Rent
$769/mo
34% below
30.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
109/100K
71% below
1,118/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.1%
70% below
78.9% high school+
Unemployment
8.8%
144% above
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
14% above
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Capron Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Capron's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
130%
Home Value
55%
Rent
66%
Poverty
87%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
244%
Crime
29%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Capron 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

Capron residents earn a median household income of $97,643 , which is 30% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,976. The unemployment rate stands at 8.8% (144% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 880 business establishments, including 75 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Capron is $155,800 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $257,469. Median rent is $769/month, with 30.4% 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 1982.

Safety & Crime

Capron reports 109 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,118/100K.

Education

10.1% of adults in Capron hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 78.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Capron has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population1,328
Median Age29.2 yrs
Density1,725/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$97,643
Per Capita$27,976
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$1,975M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066

Housing

A+
Home Value$155,800
Rent$769
Ownership78.5%
Zillow$257,469
Housing Units439
Rent Burden30.4%

Crime

F
Violent109/100K
Property1,118/100K

Health

Obesity36.6%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,935/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation913 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+78.9%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute28 min
Broadband91.2%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Capron was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Southern Wisconsin Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.