Central City, IL

Central City, IL

At a Glance

How Central City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Is Central City a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Central City residents earn a median household income of $47,750 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,766. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 940 business establishments, including 88 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Central City is $43,900 , 84% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $78,765. Median rent is $888/month, with 36.9% 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 1964.

Safety & Crime

Central City reports 778 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 105% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,848/100K.

Education

7.7% of adults in Central City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Central City has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

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