Cedar Point, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Putnam County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
218 Population 214/sq mi density
$59,028 Median Income $35,155 per capita
$87,300 Home Value $167,604 Zillow
$950 Median Rent 18.9% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$59,028 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,300 home value, $950/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Cedar Point, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,028
21% below
$35,155 per capita
Home Value
$87,300
69% below
Zillow: $167,604
Median Rent
$950/mo
18% below
18.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.0%
88% below
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
18% above
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Cedar Point Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
79%
Home Value
31%
Rent
82%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
12%
Unemployment
89%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cedar Point a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cedar Point residents earn a median household income of $59,028 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,155. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 165 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cedar Point is $87,300 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $167,604. Median rent is $950/month, with 18.9% 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 1953.

Education

4.0% of adults in Cedar Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% below the national average). 95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cedar Point has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population218
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density214/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans10.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$59,028
Per Capita$35,155
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$428M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,339

Housing

A+
Home Value$87,300
Rent$950
Ownership82.4%
Zillow$167,604
Housing Units107
Rent Burden18.9%

Health

Obesity37.9%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,768/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain38.0 in/yr
Elevation655 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.0%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute28 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Cedar Point was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.380 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.0% of the population has a disability.