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Chemung, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Boone County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
251 Population 896/sq mi density
$68,463 Median Income $34,815 per capita
$181,900 Home Value $266,605 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
109 Violent Crime/100K 1,118 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$68,463 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$181,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
109 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Chemung, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,463
9% below
$34,815 per capita
Home Value
$181,900
35% below
Zillow: $266,605
Violent Crime
109/100K
71% below
1,118/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
2.0%
94% below
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Chemung Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
91%
Home Value
65%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
6%
Unemployment
56%
Crime
29%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chemung 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

Chemung residents earn a median household income of $68,463 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,815. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 880 business establishments, including 75 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Chemung is $181,900 , 35% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $266,605. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.

Safety & Crime

Chemung reports 109 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,118/100K.

Education

2.0% of adults in Chemung hold a bachelor's degree or higher (94% below the national average). 95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Chemung has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population251
Median Age75.0 yrs
Density896/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans42.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$68,463
Per Capita$34,815
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,975M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066

Housing

A+
Home Value$181,900
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$266,605
Housing Units183
Rent Burden28.6%

Crime

F
Violent109/100K
Property1,118/100K

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,935/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation899 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.0%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Broadband87.6%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Chemung was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Southern Wisconsin Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.