At a Glance
Median Income
$78,750
$30,314 per capita
Home Value
$93,500
Zillow: $222,422
Bachelor's Degree+
7.2%
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
14.4% smoking rate
How De Witt Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows De Witt's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is De Witt a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
De Witt residents earn a median household income of $78,750 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,314. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 346 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in De Witt is $93,500 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $222,422. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
7.2% of adults in De Witt hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% below the national average).
87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
De Witt has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population168
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density700/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$78,750
Per Capita$30,314
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$1,629M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,292
Housing
A+
Home Value$93,500
Rent
Ownership88.9%
Zillow$222,422
Housing Units124
Rent Burden23.8%
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,246/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain40.8 in/yr
Elevation734 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.2%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute56 min
Broadband74.6%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in De Witt was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.