Casey, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Clark County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,258 Population 862/sq mi density
$48,631 Median Income $30,446 per capita
$86,000 Home Value $135,610 Zillow
$744 Median Rent 26.7% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
214 Violent Crime/100K 1,329 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$48,631 median income, 9.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,000 home value, $744/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
214 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Casey, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,631
35% below
$30,446 per capita
Home Value
$86,000
69% below
Zillow: $135,610
Median Rent
$744/mo
36% below
26.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
214/100K
44% below
1,329/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.9%
59% below
87.9% high school+
Unemployment
9.4%
161% above
14.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
21% above
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Casey Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
65%
Home Value
31%
Rent
64%
Poverty
114%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
261%
Crime
56%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Casey a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Casey residents earn a median household income of $48,631 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,446. The unemployment rate stands at 9.4% (161% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 337 business establishments, including 43 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Casey is $86,000 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $135,610. Median rent is $744/month, with 26.7% 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 1966.

Safety & Crime

Casey reports 214 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,329/100K.

Education

13.9% of adults in Casey hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 87.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Casey has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population2,258
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density862/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans8.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$48,631
Per Capita$30,446
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty14.1%
County GDP$715M
Avg Weekly Wage$877

Housing

A+
Home Value$86,000
Rent$744
Ownership73.2%
Zillow$135,610
Housing Units1,318
Rent Burden26.7%

Crime

F
Violent214/100K
Property1,329/100K

Health

Obesity38.9%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,615/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain45.5 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation643 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.9%
High School+87.9%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute28 min
Broadband89.9%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Casey was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Terre Haute Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.395 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.