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Concord, IL

Illinois

Concord is a small town in Illinois with a population of 141. Residents earn $44,250 per year, which is 41% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
141 Population 564/sq mi density
$44,250 Median Income $60,738 per capita
$107,300 Home Value $125,227 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$44,250 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,300 home value
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $44,250
41% lower than US avg
Home Value $107,300
62% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.4%
84% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.3%
26% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.9%
75% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.1%
83% lower than US avg

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

People

Population141
Median Age52.7 yrs
Density564/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans17.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$44,250
Per Capita$60,738
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$2,062M
Commute42 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$107,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$125,227
Housing Units79
Rent Burden24.9%

Health

Obesity40.3%
Uninsured8.8%
Smoking17.4%
Depression25.5%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain41.4 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation594 ft (181 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.4%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute42 min
Broadband59.0%
Libraries3

Is Concord a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Concord receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times, high obesity rates. Concord offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Concord is $44,250, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. Only 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Concord is $107,300, 62% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Concord experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Concord has a population of 141 with a density of 564 people per square mile. The median age is 52.7 years, 35% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

141
Total Population
564
People / sq mi
52.7yrs
Median Age
35% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.2%
Female 46.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Concord vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.6%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.4%
90% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Concord vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Concord is $44,250, which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes.

Income: Concord vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$44,250
41% below US avg
Per Capita Income$60,738
Avg Weekly Wage$1,023
IRS Avg AGI$67,102

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.1%
83% below US avg
Establishments (County)714
County GDP$2,062M

Business (County)

Restaurants90
Healthcare97
Retail127
Manufacturing35

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,007
43% above US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.67%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time41.5 min
Drive Alone84.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Concord is $107,300, 62% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $125,227.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$107,300
62% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$125,227

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden24.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied96.6%
Housing Units79
Median Year Built1955

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,007
43% above US avg
Effective Rate4.67%
In Concord, 40.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.8% of residents lack health insurance. 17.4% are current smokers. 25.5% report depression. 24.1% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.3%
26% above US avg
Diabetes10.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure32.3%
Asthma11.1%
COPD7.8%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking17.4%
24% above US avg
Binge Drinking20.3%
Physical Inactivity24.1%
Depression25.5%
Mental Distress20.2%
Physical Distress13.9%
Short Sleep39.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured8.8%
2% above US avg
Checkup Rate75.3%
Dental Visits57.8%
Premature Death8,190/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.2/10
Exercise Access72.8%
Healthcare Facilities97
Concord has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.4 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.8°F
2% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.4 inches
9% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation594 ft (181 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density564/sq mi
Coordinates39.8156°N, 90.3704°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17137
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 5.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 32.5-point margin. 59.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65.6%
D 33.1%

Winner: Republican by 32.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.4%
84% below US avg
High School+86.5%
Graduate Degree+1.7%
School Test Score5.34
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density564/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access59.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities97
Restaurants90
Retail Stores127

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute41.5 min
Drive Alone84.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.0%

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