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Du Quoin, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Perry County County
Du Quoin, IL
At a Glance
How Du Quoin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Du Quoin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Du Quoin a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Du Quoin residents earn a median household income of $47,632 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,561. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.1% 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 Quoin is $78,000 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $112,669. Median rent is $702/month, with 35.8% 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 1964.
Safety & Crime
Du Quoin reports 245 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 35% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 473/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
10.4% of adults in Du Quoin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 85.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Du Quoin has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.