At a Glance
Median Income
$48,808
$30,194 per capita
Home Value
$160,000
Zillow: $154,338
Median Rent
$732/mo
30.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.0%
80.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
13.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.4%
19.6% smoking rate
How DeQuincy Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows DeQuincy's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is DeQuincy a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
DeQuincy residents earn a median household income of $48,808 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,194. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 858 business establishments, including 51 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in DeQuincy is $160,000 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $154,338. Median rent is $732/month, with 30.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Education
9.0% of adults in DeQuincy hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
80.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
DeQuincy has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 65.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,990
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density937/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$48,808
Per Capita$30,194
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty13.7%
County GDP$1,972M
Avg Weekly Wage$964
Housing
A+
Home Value$160,000
Rent$732
Ownership72.4%
Zillow$154,338
Housing Units1,222
Rent Burden30.2%
Health
Obesity43.4%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death11,152/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain65.1 in/yr
Elevation84 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.0%
High School+80.8%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute32 min
Broadband76.9%
Internet Speed42 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in DeQuincy was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Chennault International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.