Illinois
Cornell is a small town in Illinois with a population of 419. Residents earn $64,286 per year, which is 14% below the national average.
Based on current data, Cornell receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Cornell offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Cornell is $64,286, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. The poverty rate of 15.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Cornell is $83,800, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $871 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
16.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Cornell 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 37.0 inches, including 25.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.3% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.7% |
| 80% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $64,286 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,159 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,086 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,423 |
| Unemployment | 0.9% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.3% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 865 |
| County GDP | $2,895M |
| Restaurants | 80 |
| Healthcare | 64 |
| Retail | 116 |
| Manufacturing | 48 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,158 |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.16% |
| Commute Time | 19.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 70.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 17.3% |
| Census Median | $83,800 |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $163,063 |
| $/Sq Ft | $135 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $871 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 18.8% |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,158 |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.16% |
| Obesity | 35.1% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.4% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.7% |
| Depression | 23.3% |
| Mental Distress | 18.2% |
| Physical Distress | 12.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.1% |
| Premature Death | 9,425/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 67.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 64 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.0 inches |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 25.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 632 ft (193 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 645/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9920°N, 88.7299°W |
| County FIPS | 17105 |
Winner: Republican by 46.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.7% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 645/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 87.5% |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 64 |
| Restaurants | 80 |
| Retail Stores | 116 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 19.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 70.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 17.3% |