Illinois
Davis Junction is a small town in Illinois with a population of 2,656. Residents earn $103,615 per year, which is 38% above the national average.
Based on current data, Davis Junction receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times, high obesity rates. Davis Junction stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Davis Junction is $103,615, which is significantly higher than the national average — 38% above $75,149. This places Davis Junction among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Davis Junction is $198,200, 30% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $735 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.
29.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Davis Junction 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.
| English Only | 88.4% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 11.6% |
| 13% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $103,615 |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,832 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,119 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,066 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.5% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,030 |
| County GDP | $3,853M |
| Restaurants | 113 |
| Healthcare | 87 |
| Retail | 121 |
| Manufacturing | 61 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,958 |
| 70% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.01% |
| Commute Time | 35.6 min |
| Work from Home | 7.9% |
| Census Median | $198,200 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $268,075 |
| Median List Price | $263,250 |
| Median List Price | $263,250 |
| $/Sq Ft | $100 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.2% |
| Price Drops | 40.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $735 |
| 37% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 93.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,958 |
| 70% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.01% |
| Obesity | 39.4% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.8% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.5% |
| Depression | 22.2% |
| Mental Distress | 17.0% |
| Physical Distress | 11.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.7% |
| Premature Death | 7,241/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 67.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 87 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.2 inches |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 37.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 786 ft (240 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 632/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1146°N, 89.0903°W |
| County FIPS | 17141 |
Winner: Republican by 29.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 29.6% |
| 12% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 632/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 87 |
| Restaurants | 113 |
| Retail Stores | 121 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 35.6 min |
| Work from Home | 7.9% |