Cedarville, IL

Illinois

Cedarville is a small town in Illinois with a population of 705. Residents earn $59,712 per year, which is 21% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
705 Population 1,533/sq mi density
$59,712 Median Income $35,990 per capita
$110,600 Home Value
$544 Median Rent 18.5% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$59,712 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,600 home value, $544/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $59,712
21% lower than US avg
Home Value $110,600
61% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.8%
38% lower than US avg
Median Rent $544
53% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.4%
20% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.2%
39% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.6%
39% lower than US avg

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

People

Population705
Median Age48.1 yrs
Density1,533/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$59,712
Per Capita$35,990
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$2,485M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$110,600
Rent$544
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden18.5%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity38.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.2%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain38.4 in/yr
Elevation846 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.8%
High School+89.6%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute25 min
Broadband87.5%
Libraries3

Is Cedarville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cedarville receives an overall livability score of 3.9 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 below-average incomes. Cedarville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cedarville is $59,712, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Cedarville is $110,600, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $544 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

20.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Cedarville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches, including 34.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Cedarville has a population of 705 with a density of 1,533 people per square mile. The median age is 48.1 years, 24% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.9%).

Population

705
Total Population
1,533
People / sq mi
48.1yrs
Median Age
24% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.2%
Female 44.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Cedarville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.3%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.7%
80% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Cedarville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cedarville is $59,712, which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Cedarville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$59,712
21% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,990
Avg Weekly Wage$1,076
IRS Avg AGI$63,398

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.2%
39% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.6%
39% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,019
County GDP$2,485M

Business (County)

Restaurants91
Healthcare99
Retail137
Manufacturing58

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,642
61% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.10%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.4 min
Drive Alone75.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Cedarville is $110,600, 61% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $544 (53% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$110,600
61% below US avg
Median List Price$120,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$120,000
$/Sq Ft$111
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio93.4%
Price Drops50.0%
Inventory2

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$544
53% below US avg
Rent Burden18.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied92.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,642
61% above US avg
Effective Rate5.10%
In Cedarville, 38.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.2% report depression. 21.5% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.4%
20% above US avg
Diabetes9.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure30.2%
Asthma10.5%
COPD6.1%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.5%
Physical Inactivity21.5%
Depression24.2%
Mental Distress18.5%
Physical Distress12.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.7%
Checkup Rate75.5%
Premature Death9,373/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access70.5%
Healthcare Facilities99

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Safety Score

Cedarville has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.7°F
12% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.4 inches
1% above US avg
Snowfall34.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation846 ft (258 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density1,533/sq mi
Coordinates42.3757°N, 89.6363°W
County FIPS17177
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 20.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 19.4-point margin. 87.5% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 58.9%
D 39.5%

Winner: Republican by 19.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.8%
38% below US avg
High School+89.6%
School Test Score5.34
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density1,533/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access87.5%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities99
Restaurants91
Retail Stores137

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.4 min
Drive Alone75.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.0%

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