Du Bois, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Perry County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
139 Population 132/sq mi density
$75,833 Median Income $34,566 per capita
$69,300 Home Value $164,716 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$75,833 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$69,300 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Du Bois, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,833
1% above
$34,566 per capita
Home Value
$69,300
75% below
Zillow: $164,716
Bachelor's Degree+
19.8%
41% below
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
15% above
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Du Bois Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
101%
Home Value
25%
Poverty
45%
Bachelor's
59%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Du Bois a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Du Bois residents earn a median household income of $75,833 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,566. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 328 business establishments, including 43 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Du Bois is $69,300 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $164,716. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.

Education

19.8% of adults in Du Bois hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Du Bois 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 45.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population139
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density132/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$75,833
Per Capita$34,566
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$873M
Avg Weekly Wage$968

Housing

A+
Home Value$69,300
Rent
Ownership87.9%
Zillow$164,716
Housing Units116
Rent Burden28.3%

Health

Obesity37.0%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,279/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain45.6 in/yr
Elevation515 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.8%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute37 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Du Bois was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (65 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.6% of the population has a disability.