Davis, IL

Illinois

Davis is a small town in Illinois with a population of 425. Residents earn $64,107 per year, which is 15% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
425 Population 1,037/sq mi density
$64,107 Median Income $36,338 per capita
$150,000 Home Value $259,436 Zillow
$918 Median Rent 24.1% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$64,107 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $918/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $64,107
15% lower than US avg
Home Value $150,000
47% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.5%
54% lower than US avg
Median Rent $918
21% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.0%
18% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.0%
44% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.1%
75% lower than US avg

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

People

Population425
Median Age47.9 yrs
Density1,037/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$64,107
Per Capita$36,338
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$2,485M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$918
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$259,436
Rent Burden24.1%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity38.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.9%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain37.2 in/yr
Elevation880 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.5%
High School+91.6%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute26 min
Broadband89.1%
Libraries3

Is Davis a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Davis receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Davis offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Davis is $64,107, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Davis is $150,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $918 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Davis is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.

Education

15.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Davis experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches, including 37.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Davis has a population of 425 with a density of 1,037 people per square mile. The median age is 47.9 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.5%), with 2.8% Hispanic.

Population

425
Total Population
1,037
People / sq mi
47.9yrs
Median Age
23% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Davis vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.8%
25% above US avg
Spanish2.2%
84% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Davis vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Davis is $64,107, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Davis vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,107
15% below US avg
Per Capita Income$36,338
Avg Weekly Wage$1,076
IRS Avg AGI$63,398

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.1%
75% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,019
County GDP$2,485M

Business (County)

Restaurants91
Healthcare99
Retail137
Manufacturing58

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,642
61% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.76%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.3 min
Drive Alone75.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Davis is $150,000, 47% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $918 (21% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $259,436.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$150,000
47% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$259,436

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$918
21% below US avg
Rent Burden24.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,642
61% above US avg
Effective Rate3.76%
In Davis, 38.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.9% report depression. 20.6% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.0%
18% above US avg
Diabetes8.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure29.6%
Asthma10.5%
COPD6.0%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.5%
Physical Inactivity20.6%
Depression24.9%
Mental Distress18.4%
Physical Distress11.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.2%
Checkup Rate75.8%
Premature Death9,373/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access70.5%
Healthcare Facilities99
Davis has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 0 per 100,000 (100% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Burglary0.0/100K
Theft0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Safety Score

Davis has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.2 inches
2% below US avg
Snowfall37.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation880 ft (268 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density1,037/sq mi
Coordinates42.4216°N, 89.4149°W
County FIPS17177
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 15.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 19.4-point margin. 89.1% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 58.9%
D 39.5%

Winner: Republican by 19.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.5%
54% below US avg
High School+91.6%
School Test Score5.34
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density1,037/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access89.1%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities99
Restaurants91
Retail Stores137

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.3 min
Drive Alone75.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.7%

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