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Crescent City, IL

Illinois

Crescent City is a small town in Illinois with a population of 450. Residents earn $57,917 per year, which is 23% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
450 Population 978/sq mi density
$57,917 Median Income $33,137 per capita
$110,600 Home Value $144,273 Zillow
$593 Median Rent 28.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$57,917 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,600 home value, $593/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $57,917
23% lower than US avg
Home Value $110,600
61% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.7%
42% lower than US avg
Median Rent $593
49% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.4%
26% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.7%
31% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.1%
19% lower than US avg

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

People

Population450
Median Age48.7 yrs
Density978/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans8.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$57,917
Per Capita$33,137
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty10.1%
County GDP$1,425M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$110,600
Rent$593
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$144,273
Housing Units233
Rent Burden28.0%

Health

Obesity40.4%
Uninsured9.0%
Smoking17.5%
Depression25.3%
Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain38.4 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation640 ft (195 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.7%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute24 min
Broadband88.9%
Libraries9

Is Crescent City a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Crescent City receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Crescent City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Crescent City is $57,917, 23% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.7%, indicating a healthy job market. 10.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Crescent City is $110,600, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $593 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

19.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Crescent City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches, including 17.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Crescent City has a population of 450 with a density of 978 people per square mile. The median age is 48.7 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.2%).

Population

450
Total Population
978
People / sq mi
48.7yrs
Median Age
25% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.7%
Female 51.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Crescent City vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Crescent City vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Crescent City is $57,917, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Crescent City vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,917
23% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,137
Avg Weekly Wage$963
IRS Avg AGI$68,388

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.7%
31% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.1%
19% below US avg
Establishments (County)675
County GDP$1,425M

Business (County)

Restaurants59
Healthcare69
Retail70
Manufacturing28

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,558
30% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.12%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.2 min
Drive Alone86.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Crescent City is $110,600, 61% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $593 (49% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $144,273.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$110,600
61% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$144,273

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$593
49% below US avg
Rent Burden28.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.2%
Housing Units233
Median Year Built1971

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,558
30% above US avg
Effective Rate4.12%
In Crescent City, 40.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.0% of residents lack health insurance. 17.5% are current smokers. 25.3% report depression. 24.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Crescent City vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.4%
26% above US avg
Diabetes10.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure32.6%
Asthma11.0%
COPD7.7%
Cancer7.3%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking17.5%
25% above US avg
Binge Drinking20.2%
Physical Inactivity24.2%
Depression25.3%
Mental Distress20.1%
Physical Distress14.0%
Short Sleep38.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.5%
Uninsured9.0%
5% above US avg
Checkup Rate74.5%
Dental Visits56.3%
Premature Death9,715/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.5/10
Exercise Access38.6%
Healthcare Facilities69
Crescent City has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.4 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.7°F
6% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.4 inches
1% above US avg
Snowfall17.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation640 ft (195 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density978/sq mi
Coordinates40.7717°N, 87.8566°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17075
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 19.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 57.3-point margin. 88.9% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 78%
D 20.6%

Winner: Republican by 57.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.7%
42% below US avg
High School+92.5%
Graduate Degree+8.8%
School Test Score5.34
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density978/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access88.9%
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities69
Restaurants59
Retail Stores70

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.2 min
Drive Alone86.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.3%

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