Dwight, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan · City

3.1 Good / 5.0
3,794 Population
$67,712 Median Income
$143,200 Home Value
$992 Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
73 Violent Crime / 100K
37.7 yrs Median Age
20.6% Bachelor's Degree+
3.1
Overall
3.9
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.6
Education

People

Population3,794
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density983/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 87.5%

Economy

3.9/5
Median Income$67,712
Per Capita Income$38,864
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty Rate12.2%
County GDP$6,044M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$143,200
Zillow Value$192,713
Median Rent$992
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,063

Health

Obesity36.5%
Diabetes10.0%
Depression24.2%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime73/100K
Property Crime630/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft24.2/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Jan / Jul22° / 73°
Rain38 in/yr
Snow23 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

2.6/5
Bachelor's+20.6%
High School+91.6%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.34
Libraries (County)3

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute30 min
Work From Home2.6%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations2

How Dwight Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$67,712
Home Value$143,200
Median Rent$992
Poverty Rate12.2%
Bachelor's Degree+20.6%
Unemployment2.4%
Violent Crime72.7 /100K
Avg Temperature49.3°F

Population & Age

Total Population3,794
Population Density983 per sq mi
Median Age37.7 years
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Race & Ethnicity

White 87.5% Black 0.7% Hispanic 0.2% Other 11.6%
White87.5%
Black or African American0.7%
Hispanic or Latino0.2%
Asian0.0%
Other Races11.6%

Language

English Only96.8%
Spanish Speakers3.2%
English 96.8% Spanish 3.2%

Social Characteristics

Disability13.0%
Health Insurance93.8%

Income

10% below avg
Median Household Income$67,712
Per Capita Income$38,864
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,344
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$81,890

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate2.4%
Poverty Rate12.2%
Total Establishments (County)1,204
County GDP$6,044M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation130
Healthcare Facilities145
Retail Stores162
Manufacturing43
Total Establishments1,204

Industry Mix

Restaurants 130 Healthcare 145 Retail 162 Manufacturing 43

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$81,890
Avg Property Tax Paid$6,618

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time29.5 min
Work From Home2.6%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

49% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$143,200
Zillow Home Value Index$192,713

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$69,900
Price Per Sq Ft$190
Homes Sold (month)1
Sale-to-List Ratio98.6%
Price Drops20.0%
Active Inventory5

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied69.4%

Rental Costs

15% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$992

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedroom$1,063
3 Bedroom$1,370
4 Bedroom$1,561

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$6,618
Effective Tax Rate (est.)4.62%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.5%
Diabetes10.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure31.6%
Asthma10.9%
COPD7.3%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.6%
Physical Inactivity24.3%
Depression24.2%
Mental Distress (14+ days)19.3%
Physical Distress (14+ days)13.5%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage93.8%
Regular Checkup75.2%
Premature Death Rate7,576 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.8 / 10
Exercise Access78.7%
Healthcare Facilities (County)145
Restaurants (County)130

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime72.7 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape0.0 /100K
Robbery24.2 /100K
Aggravated Assault48.5 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime629.8 /100K
Burglary121.1 /100K
Larceny/Theft484.5 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft24.2 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)5

Temperature

22°F Jan 73°F Jul
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Average49.3°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation37.7 in
Annual Snowfall23.3 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Land Area3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²)
Population Density983 per sq mi
Latitude41.0987°
Longitude-88.4221°
County FIPS17063

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 64.1%
D 34.5%

Republican +29.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.6%
High School+91.6%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.34

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density983 per sq mi
Land Area3.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)5
Public Libraries (County)3

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)5

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