Cissna Park, IL

Illinois

Cissna Park is a small town in Illinois with a population of 960. Residents earn $50,625 per year, which is 33% below the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
960 Population 1,315/sq mi density
$50,625 Median Income $37,279 per capita
$117,900 Home Value $162,212 Zillow
$649 Median Rent 31.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$50,625 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,900 home value, $649/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $50,625
33% lower than US avg
Home Value $117,900
58% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 31.5%
7% lower than US avg
Median Rent $649
44% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.7%
17% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.5%
86% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.3%
41% lower than US avg

How Cissna Park Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population960
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density1,315/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 89%
Veterans9.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$50,625
Per Capita$37,279
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$1,425M
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$117,900
Rent$649
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$162,212
Rent Burden31.5%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity37.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.2%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain38.4 in/yr
Elevation664 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.5%
High School+95.8%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute31 min
Broadband76.6%
Libraries9

Is Cissna Park a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cissna Park receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Cissna Park stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cissna Park is $50,625, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. Only 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Cissna Park is $117,900, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $649 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

31.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Cissna Park experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches, including 17.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Cissna Park has a population of 960 with a density of 1,315 people per square mile. The median age is 46.3 years, 19% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.2%), with 8.5% Hispanic.

Population

960
Total Population
1,315
People / sq mi
46.3yrs
Median Age
19% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.6%
Female 55.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Cissna Park vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.1%
17% above US avg
Spanish7.9%
41% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Cissna Park vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cissna Park is $50,625, which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Cissna Park vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$50,625
33% below US avg
Per Capita Income$37,279
Avg Weekly Wage$963
IRS Avg AGI$68,388

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.5%
86% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.3%
41% below US avg
Establishments (County)675
County GDP$1,425M

Business (County)

Restaurants59
Healthcare69
Retail70
Manufacturing28

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,558
30% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.87%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.9 min
Drive Alone77.6%
Public Transit0.5%
Work from Home8.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Cissna Park is $117,900, 58% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $649 (44% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $162,212.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$117,900
58% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$162,212

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$649
44% below US avg
Rent Burden31.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied69.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,558
30% above US avg
Effective Rate3.87%
In Cissna Park, 37.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.2% report depression. 19.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Cissna Park vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.7%
17% above US avg
Diabetes8.7%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure30.0%
Asthma10.4%
COPD6.0%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.2%
Physical Inactivity19.9%
Depression24.2%
Mental Distress18.1%
Physical Distress11.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate86.1%
Checkup Rate75.3%
Premature Death9,715/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.5/10
Exercise Access38.6%
Healthcare Facilities69

Crime Rates: Cissna Park vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Safety Score

Cissna Park has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.7°F
6% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.4 inches
1% above US avg
Snowfall17.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation664 ft (202 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density1,315/sq mi
Coordinates40.5670°N, 87.8922°W
County FIPS17075
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 31.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 57.3-point margin. 76.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 78%
D 20.6%

Winner: Republican by 57.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.5%
7% below US avg
High School+95.8%
School Test Score5.34
B+ Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density1,315/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access76.6%
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities69
Restaurants59
Retail Stores70

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.9 min
Drive Alone77.6%
Public Transit0.5%
Work from Home8.9%

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