At a Glance
Median Income
$72,936
$31,171 per capita
Home Value
$123,900
Zillow: $158,881
Median Rent
$839/mo
26.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.5%
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
11.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
302 sunny days/yr
How Divernon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Divernon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Divernon 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
Divernon residents earn a median household income of $72,936 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,171. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,970 business establishments, including 544 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Divernon is $123,900 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $158,881. Median rent is $839/month, with 26.9% 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 1965.
Safety & Crime
Divernon reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
16.5% of adults in Divernon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Divernon has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,262
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density1,661/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$72,936
Per Capita$31,171
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty11.2%
County GDP$15,669M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,334
Housing
A+
Home Value$123,900
Rent$839
Ownership80.5%
Zillow$158,881
Housing Units547
Rent Burden26.9%
Crime
Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,880/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain38.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation610 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.5%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute29 min
Broadband82.3%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Divernon was built in 1965.
15.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 544 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.
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