Dieterich, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Effingham County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
1,171 Population 855/sq mi density
$73,750 Median Income $33,007 per capita
$201,200 Home Value $245,292 Zillow
$658 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$73,750 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$201,200 home value, $658/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Dieterich, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,750
2% below
$33,007 per capita
Home Value
$201,200
29% below
Zillow: $245,292
Median Rent
$658/mo
43% below
25.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.4%
13% below
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
39% above
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
3% above
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Dieterich Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Dieterich's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
98%
Home Value
71%
Rent
57%
Poverty
58%
Bachelor's
87%
Unemployment
139%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dieterich a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Dieterich residents earn a median household income of $73,750 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,007. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,237 business establishments, including 125 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dieterich is $201,200 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,292. Median rent is $658/month, with 25.0% 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 1997.

Education

29.4% of adults in Dieterich hold a bachelor's degree or higher (13% below the national average). 86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dieterich has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,171
Median Age30.9 yrs
Density855/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$73,750
Per Capita$33,007
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$3,084M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,020

Housing

A+
Home Value$201,200
Rent$658
Ownership74.3%
Zillow$245,292
Housing Units405
Rent Burden25.0%

Health

Obesity33.2%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,573/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain44.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation592 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.4%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute24 min
Broadband82.7%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Dieterich was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 125 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.