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Dahlgren, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Hamilton County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
631 Population 619/sq mi density
$47,500 Median Income $18,542 per capita
$68,800 Home Value $140,131 Zillow
$814 Median Rent 29.1% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
1,261 Violent Crime/100K 6,224 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$47,500 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,800 home value, $814/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,261 violent crimes/100K (232% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Dahlgren, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,500
37% below
$18,542 per capita
Home Value
$68,800
76% below
Zillow: $140,131
Median Rent
$814/mo
30% below
29.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,261/100K
232% above
6,224/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.1%
79% below
86.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
100% above
16.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
21% above
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Dahlgren Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Dahlgren's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
63%
Home Value
24%
Rent
70%
Poverty
131%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
200%
Crime
332%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dahlgren a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Dahlgren residents earn a median household income of $47,500 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,542. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 210 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dahlgren is $68,800 , 76% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $140,131. Median rent is $814/month, with 29.1% 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 1966.

Safety & Crime

Dahlgren reports 1,261 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 232% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,224/100K.

Education

7.1% of adults in Dahlgren hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 86.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dahlgren has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population631
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density619/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.4%

Economy

C+
Median Income$47,500
Per Capita$18,542
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty16.2%
County GDP$478M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,048

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,800
Rent$814
Ownership80.5%
Zillow$140,131
Housing Units241
Rent Burden29.1%

Crime

F
Violent1,261/100K
Property6,224/100K

Health

Obesity39.0%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,281/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation516 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.1%
High School+86.3%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute24 min
Broadband77.7%
Internet Speed55 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Dahlgren was founded in 1872.
The median home in Dahlgren was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Evansville Regional (64 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.401 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.