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Cleveland, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan Area

Cleveland is a small town in Illinois with a population of 214. Residents earn $81,875 per year, which is 9% above the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
214 Population 738/sq mi density
$81,875 Median Income $31,111 per capita
$145,500 Home Value
$1,042 Median Rent 12.9% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$81,875 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$145,500 home value, $1,042/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $81,875
9% higher than US avg
Home Value $145,500
48% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.2%
61% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,042
10% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.1%
9% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.3%
64% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.3%
81% lower than US avg

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

People

Population214
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density738/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 88%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$81,875
Per Capita$31,111
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$12,607M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$145,500
Rent$1,042
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units74
Rent Burden12.9%

Health

Obesity35.1%
Uninsured9.6%
Smoking12.7%
Depression20.9%
Heart Disease4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain37.1 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation573 ft (175 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.2%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute26 min
Broadband77.0%
Libraries11

Is Cleveland a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cleveland receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Cleveland offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cleveland is $81,875, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Cleveland is $145,500, 48% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,042 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

13.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Cleveland experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Cleveland has a population of 214 with a density of 738 people per square mile. The median age is 45.2 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.3%), with 1.9% Black.

Population

214
Total Population
738
People / sq mi
45.2yrs
Median Age
16% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 50.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Cleveland vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.5%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.5%
81% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Cleveland vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cleveland is $81,875, which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Cleveland vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$81,875
9% above US avg
Per Capita Income$31,111
Avg Weekly Wage$1,391
IRS Avg AGI$65,635

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.3%
81% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,880
County GDP$12,607M

Business (County)

Restaurants375
Healthcare405
Retail411
Manufacturing124

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,655
90% above US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.57%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.6 min
Drive Alone96.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Cleveland is $145,500, 48% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,042 (10% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$145,500
48% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,042
10% below US avg
Rent Burden12.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied94.8%
Housing Units74
Median Year Built1972

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,655
90% above US avg
Effective Rate4.57%
In Cleveland, 35.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.6% of residents lack health insurance. 12.7% are current smokers. 20.9% report depression. 20.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Cleveland vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.1%
9% above US avg
Diabetes8.7%
Heart Disease4.8%
High Blood Pressure28.8%
Asthma9.4%
COPD5.4%
Cancer7.2%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking12.7%
9% below US avg
Binge Drinking22.2%
Physical Inactivity20.9%
Depression20.9%
Mental Distress16.4%
Physical Distress11.4%
Short Sleep36.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.2%
Uninsured9.6%
12% above US avg
Checkup Rate73.9%
Dental Visits65.8%
Premature Death8,429/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access90.5%
Healthcare Facilities405
Cleveland has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.1 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.6°F
6% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.1 inches
2% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation573 ft (175 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density738/sq mi
Coordinates41.5032°N, 90.3170°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17161
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 13.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 9.6-point margin. 77.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 44.4%
D 53.9%

Winner: Democrat by 9.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.2%
61% below US avg
High School+91.7%
Graduate Degree+1.7%
School Test Score5.34
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density738/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access77.0%
Public Libraries11
Healthcare Facilities405
Restaurants375
Retail Stores411

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.6 min
Drive Alone96.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.9%

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