Illinois
Chestnut is a small town in Illinois with a population of 297. Residents earn $51,875 per year, which is 31% below the national average.
Based on current data, Chestnut receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Chestnut offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Chestnut is $51,875, 31% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 28.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Chestnut is $137,800, 51% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 55.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Chestnut experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches, including 19.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $51,875 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $21,832 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,034 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,999 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 28.8% |
| 132% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 558 |
| County GDP | $1,344M |
| Restaurants | 65 |
| Healthcare | 57 |
| Retail | 71 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,356 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.16% |
| Commute Time | 17.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 93.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $137,800 |
| 51% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 93.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,356 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.16% |
| Obesity | 37.3% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.0% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.1% |
| Depression | 24.3% |
| Mental Distress | 19.0% |
| Physical Distress | 13.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.8% |
| Premature Death | 7,078/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 67.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 57 |
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.8 inches |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 19.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 620 ft (189 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,475/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0537°N, 89.1871°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 17107 |
Winner: Republican by 41.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 55.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 2,475/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 82.5% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 57 |
| Restaurants | 65 |
| Retail Stores | 71 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 17.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 93.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |