Christopher, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Jackson County County
Christopher, IL
At a Glance
How Christopher Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Christopher's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Christopher a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Christopher residents earn a median household income of $42,244 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,282. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,137 business establishments, including 133 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Christopher is $68,800 , 76% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $61,390. Median rent is $652/month, with 31.6% 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 1955.
Safety & Crime
Christopher reports 114 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,280/100K.
Education
15.7% of adults in Christopher hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Christopher has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches.