At a Glance
Median Income
$56,176
$29,997 per capita
Home Value
$63,600
Zillow: $204,195
Median Rent
$893/mo
19.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.8%
79.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
20.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
14.0% smoking rate
How De Pue Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows De Pue's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is De Pue a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
De Pue residents earn a median household income of $56,176 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,997. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 165 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in De Pue is $63,600 , 77% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $204,195. Median rent is $893/month, with 19.3% 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 1945.
Education
13.8% of adults in De Pue hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
79.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
De Pue has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,594
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density651/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born19.2%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$56,176
Per Capita$29,997
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty20.0%
County GDP$428M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,339
Housing
A+
Home Value$63,600
Rent$893
Ownership73.4%
Zillow$204,195
Housing Units703
Rent Burden19.3%
Health
Obesity40.9%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,768/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain38.6 in/yr
Elevation483 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+79.4%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute25 min
Broadband77.1%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in De Pue was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.380 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
19.2% of residents are foreign-born.