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Chatsworth, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Ford County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,161 Population 433/sq mi density
$61,731 Median Income $35,078 per capita
$103,000 Home Value $93,984 Zillow
$684 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
150 Violent Crime/100K 1,676 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$61,731 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,000 home value, $684/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
150 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Chatsworth, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,731
18% below
$35,078 per capita
Home Value
$103,000
63% below
Zillow: $93,984
Median Rent
$684/mo
41% below
26.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
150/100K
61% below
1,676/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.4%
69% below
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17% above
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Chatsworth Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
82%
Home Value
37%
Rent
59%
Poverty
58%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
144%
Crime
39%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chatsworth a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Chatsworth residents earn a median household income of $61,731 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,078. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 367 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Chatsworth is $103,000 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $93,984. Median rent is $684/month, with 26.9% 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 1958.

Safety & Crime

Chatsworth reports 150 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,676/100K.

Education

10.4% of adults in Chatsworth hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Chatsworth has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population1,161
Median Age44.4 yrs
Density433/mi²
Male / Female62% / 39%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$61,731
Per Capita$35,078
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$1,119M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,074

Housing

A+
Home Value$103,000
Rent$684
Ownership68.9%
Zillow$93,984
Housing Units686
Rent Burden26.9%

Crime

F
Violent150/100K
Property1,676/100K

Health

Obesity37.5%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,101/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain44.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation776 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.4%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute32 min
Broadband87.9%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Chatsworth was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.