Caseyville, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan Area

Caseyville is a small town in Illinois with a population of 4,170. Residents earn $57,919 per year, which is 23% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
4,170 Population 572/sq mi density
$57,919 Median Income $26,636 per capita
$94,900 Home Value $112,198 Zillow
$1,157 Median Rent
57°F Avg Temperature
882 Violent Crime/100K 2,377 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$57,919 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,900 home value, $1,157/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
882 violent crimes/100K (132% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $57,919
23% lower than US avg
Home Value $94,900
66% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 882/100K
132% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.3%
69% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,157
1% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.5%
23% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.9%
19% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.3%
49% lower than US avg

How Caseyville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population4,170
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density572/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 73%

Economy

A
Median Income$57,919
Per Capita$26,636
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$40,403M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$94,900
Rent$1,157
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$112,198

Crime

F
Violent882/100K
Property2,377/100K
Murder24.5/100K
Assault809/100K
Burglary368/100K

Health

Obesity39.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.4%
Heart Disease6.2%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain40.8 in/yr
Elevation418 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+90.3%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 17% / D 81%
Commute23 min
EV Stations3
Libraries16

Is Caseyville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Caseyville receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Caseyville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Caseyville is $57,919, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. Only 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Caseyville is $94,900, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,157 per month. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

With 882 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,377 per 100,000, 21% above the national average.

Education

10.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Caseyville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Caseyville has a population of 4,170 with a density of 572 people per square mile. The median age is 42.7 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (73.3%), with 1.6% Hispanic, 11.3% Black.

Population

4,170
Total Population
572
People / sq mi
42.7yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
7.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.1%
Female 44.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Caseyville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.9%
22% above US avg
Spanish4.1%
69% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Caseyville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Caseyville is $57,919, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Caseyville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,919
23% below US avg
Per Capita Income$26,636
Avg Weekly Wage$1,519
IRS Avg AGI$63,224

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.9%
19% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.3%
49% below US avg
Establishments (County)15,318
County GDP$40,403M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,029
Healthcare2,212
Retail810
Manufacturing366

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,881
39% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.14%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.6 min
Work from Home6.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Caseyville is $94,900, 66% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,157 (1% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $112,198.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$94,900
66% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$112,198
Median List Price$314,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$314,500
$/Sq Ft$163
Homes Sold3
Sale-to-List Ratio98.4%
Price Drops25.0%
Inventory16

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,157
1% 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

Owner-Occupied72.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,881
39% above US avg
Effective Rate5.14%
In Caseyville, 39.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 23.4% report depression. 28.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Caseyville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.5%
23% above US avg
Diabetes12.1%
Heart Disease6.2%
High Blood Pressure35.0%
Asthma11.1%
COPD7.8%
Stroke3.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.2%
Physical Inactivity28.3%
Depression23.4%
Mental Distress19.6%
Physical Distress14.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.9%
Checkup Rate76.1%
Premature Death15,768/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access98.2%
Healthcare Facilities2,212
Caseyville has a violent crime rate of 882 per 100,000 residents, 132% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,377 per 100,000 (21% above US avg). The murder rate is 24.5 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Caseyville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent882.4/100K
132% above US avg
Murder24.5/100K
289% above US avg
Rape24.5/100K
Robbery24.5/100K
Assault808.8/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,377.5/100K
21% above US avg
Burglary367.7/100K
Theft1,740.2/100K
Vehicle Theft269.6/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)71

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Caseyville has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.5°F
5% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.8 inches
7% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation418 ft (127 m)
Area7.3 sq mi (18.9 km²)
Population Density572/sq mi
Coordinates38.6290°N, 90.0345°W
County FIPS29510
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 10.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 64.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 16.7%
D 81.4%

Winner: Democrat by 64.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.3%
69% below US avg
High School+90.3%
School Test Score5.34
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density572/sq mi
Total Area7.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations3
Alt Fuel Stations3
Public Libraries16
Healthcare Facilities2,212
Restaurants1,029
Retail Stores810

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)71
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.6 min
Work from Home6.1%

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