Crainville, IL

Illinois

Crainville is a small town in Illinois with a population of 1,614. Residents earn $64,559 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
1,614 Population 978/sq mi density
$64,559 Median Income $39,823 per capita
$181,700 Home Value $193,742 Zillow
$625 Median Rent
56°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$64,559 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$181,700 home value, $625/mo rent
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $64,559
14% lower than US avg
Home Value $181,700
36% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 37.0%
10% higher than US avg
Median Rent $625
46% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.0%
18% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.9%
47% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.3%
65% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,614
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density978/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 85%

Economy

A
Median Income$64,559
Per Capita$39,823
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$3,297M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$181,700
Rent$625
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$193,742

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity38.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.3%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain49.0 in/yr
Elevation452 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+37.0%
High School+95.2%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute25 min
Libraries3

Is Crainville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Crainville receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Crainville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Crainville is $64,559, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Crainville is $181,700, 36% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $625 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 37.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Crainville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches, including 11.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Crainville has a population of 1,614 with a density of 978 people per square mile. The median age is 38.4 years, 1% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (85.1%), with 6.1% Black.

Population

1,614
Total Population
978
People / sq mi
38.4yrs
Median Age
1% below US avg
1.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.8%
Female 44.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Crainville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.5%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.5%
74% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Crainville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Crainville is $64,559, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Crainville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,559
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,823
Avg Weekly Wage$1,085
IRS Avg AGI$62,530

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.3%
65% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,137
County GDP$3,297M

Business (County)

Restaurants133
Healthcare182
Retail177
Manufacturing44

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,688
91% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.68%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.1 min
Work from Home6.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Crainville is $181,700, 36% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $625 (46% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $193,742.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$181,700
36% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$193,742
Median List Price$275,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$275,000
$/Sq Ft$131
Homes Sold4
Sale-to-List Ratio99.0%
Price Drops33.3%
Inventory3

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$625
46% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied73.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,688
91% above US avg
Effective Rate3.68%
In Crainville, 38.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.3% report depression. 19.7% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.0%
18% above US avg
Diabetes9.0%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure30.2%
Asthma10.7%
COPD5.9%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.7%
Physical Inactivity19.7%
Depression24.3%
Mental Distress17.5%
Physical Distress11.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate86.9%
Checkup Rate76.2%
Premature Death10,751/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.4/10
Exercise Access78.3%
Healthcare Facilities182

Crime Rates: Crainville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Safety Score

Crainville has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 49.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.0°F
4% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall49.0 inches
29% above US avg
Snowfall11.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation452 ft (138 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²)
Population Density978/sq mi
Coordinates37.7538°N, 89.0591°W
County FIPS17077
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+. 37.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 3.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 47.5%
D 51%

Winner: Democrat by 3.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+37.0%
10% above US avg
High School+95.2%
School Test Score5.34
B+ Education Grade (4.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban 20K+
Population Density978/sq mi
Total Area1.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities182
Restaurants133
Retail Stores177

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.1 min
Work from Home6.9%

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