Illinois
Colchester is a small town in Illinois with a population of 1,057. Residents earn $62,500 per year, which is 17% below the national average.
Based on current data, Colchester receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Colchester offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Colchester is $62,500, 17% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Colchester is $86,500, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $808 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
18.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Colchester experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.4% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.6% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $62,500 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,944 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $931 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,557 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.7% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 550 |
| County GDP | $1,455M |
| Restaurants | 73 |
| Healthcare | 66 |
| Retail | 95 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,316 |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.15% |
| Commute Time | 16.0 min |
| Work from Home | 3.6% |
| Census Median | $86,500 |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $98,597 |
| $/Sq Ft | $75 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 90.8% |
| Price Drops | 66.7% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $808 |
| 31% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,316 |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.15% |
| Obesity | 37.4% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.7% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.9% |
| Depression | 25.0% |
| Mental Distress | 19.3% |
| Physical Distress | 13.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.7% |
| Premature Death | 7,860/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 83.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 66 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.9 inches |
| 8% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 919/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4256°N, 90.7922°W |
| County FIPS | 17109 |
Winner: Republican by 18.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.7% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 919/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 66 |
| Restaurants | 73 |
| Retail Stores | 95 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 16.0 min |
| Work from Home | 3.6% |