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Cornell, IL
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Cornell, IL
At a Glance
How Cornell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cornell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Cornell a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Cornell residents earn a median household income of $64,286 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,159. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 865 business establishments, including 80 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cornell is $83,800 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $163,063. Median rent is $871/month, with 18.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.
Safety & Crime
Cornell reports 378 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 0% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,810/100K.
Education
16.7% of adults in Cornell hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cornell has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.