Danforth, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Iroquois County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
619 Population 1,290/sq mi density
$47,750 Median Income $22,815 per capita
$138,600 Home Value $173,018 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 26.6% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$47,750 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$138,600 home value, $850/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Danforth, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,750
36% below
$22,815 per capita
Home Value
$138,600
51% below
Zillow: $173,018
Median Rent
$850/mo
27% below
26.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.9%
41% below
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
72% below
38.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
26% above
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Danforth Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
64%
Home Value
49%
Rent
73%
Poverty
306%
Bachelor's
59%
Unemployment
28%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Danforth a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Danforth residents earn a median household income of $47,750 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,815. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 38.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 675 business establishments, including 59 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Danforth is $138,600 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $173,018. Median rent is $850/month, with 26.6% 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 1957.

Education

19.9% of adults in Danforth hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Danforth has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population619
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density1,290/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$47,750
Per Capita$22,815
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty38.0%
County GDP$1,425M
Avg Weekly Wage$963

Housing

A+
Home Value$138,600
Rent$850
Ownership72.4%
Zillow$173,018
Housing Units211
Rent Burden26.6%

Health

Obesity40.4%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,715/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain44.4 in/yr
Elevation654 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.9%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute29 min
Broadband80.5%
Internet Speed43 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Danforth was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.