At a Glance
Median Income
$73,438
$36,473 per capita
Home Value
$88,100
Zillow: $161,056
Bachelor's Degree+
29.8%
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
14.2% smoking rate
How Chadwick Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chadwick's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chadwick a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chadwick residents earn a median household income of $73,438 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,473. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 405 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chadwick is $88,100 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $161,056. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
29.8% of adults in Chadwick hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% below the national average).
89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chadwick has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population577
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density1,861/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born6.6%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$73,438
Per Capita$36,473
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$761M
Avg Weekly Wage$903
Housing
A+
Home Value$88,100
Rent
Ownership78.5%
Zillow$161,056
Housing Units248
Rent Burden19.7%
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,316/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain37.5 in/yr
Elevation786 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.8%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute31 min
Broadband90.7%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Chadwick was founded in 1853.
The median home in Chadwick was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Chicago/Rockford International (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.