Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Divernon is a small town in Illinois with a population of 1,262. Residents earn $72,936 per year, which is 3% below the national average.
Based on current data, Divernon receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Divernon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Divernon is $72,936, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, indicating a healthy job market. 11.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Divernon is $123,900, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $839 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Divernon is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,118 per 100,000, 43% below the national average.
16.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Divernon experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches, including 16.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| 86% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $72,936 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,171 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,334 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $83,001 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.2% |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,970 |
| County GDP | $15,669M |
| Restaurants | 544 |
| Healthcare | 489 |
| Retail | 672 |
| Manufacturing | 92 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,281 |
| 108% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.88% |
| Commute Time | 28.8 min |
| Work from Home | 15.6% |
| Census Median | $123,900 |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $158,881 |
| $/Sq Ft | $85 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.2% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $839 |
| 28% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,281 |
| 108% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.88% |
| Obesity | 39.5% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.8% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.9% |
| Depression | 23.8% |
| Mental Distress | 18.9% |
| Physical Distress | 13.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.5% |
| Premature Death | 8,880/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 87.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 489 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,117.8/100K |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 172.0/100K |
| Theft | 945.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 30 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.4 inches |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 16.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 610 ft (186 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,661/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5704°N, 89.6536°W |
| County FIPS | 17167 |
Winner: Republican by 5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.5% |
| 51% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,661/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 489 |
| Restaurants | 544 |
| Retail Stores | 672 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 30 |
| Avg Commute | 28.8 min |
| Work from Home | 15.6% |