At a Glance
Median Income
$62,763
$26,134 per capita
Home Value
$127,300
Zillow: $251,401
Median Rent
$998/mo
38.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.4%
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
16.2% smoking rate
How Earlville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Earlville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Earlville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Earlville residents earn a median household income of $62,763 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,134. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,450 business establishments, including 328 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Earlville is $127,300 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $251,401. Median rent is $998/month, with 38.9% 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 1966.
Education
8.4% of adults in Earlville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% below the national average).
88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Earlville has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,015
Median Age32.2 yrs
Density1,679/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$62,763
Per Capita$26,134
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$7,670M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,126
Housing
A+
Home Value$127,300
Rent$998
Ownership62.9%
Zillow$251,401
Housing Units878
Rent Burden38.9%
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,943/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain39.5 in/yr
Elevation701 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.4%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute33 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed66 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Earlville was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 328 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.