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Easton, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Mason County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
286 Population 1,192/sq mi density
$62,188 Median Income $32,667 per capita
$89,100 Home Value $105,211 Zillow
$728 Median Rent 46.3% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
409 Violent Crime/100K 3,558 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$62,188 median income, 9.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,100 home value, $728/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
409 violent crimes/100K (8% above avg)
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Easton, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,188
17% below
$32,667 per capita
Home Value
$89,100
68% below
Zillow: $105,211
Median Rent
$728/mo
37% below
46.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
409/100K
8% above
3,558/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.1%
88% below
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
9.1%
153% above
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
20% above
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Easton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
83%
Home Value
32%
Rent
63%
Poverty
48%
Bachelor's
12%
Unemployment
253%
Crime
108%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Easton a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Easton residents earn a median household income of $62,188 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,667. The unemployment rate stands at 9.1% (153% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 298 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Easton is $89,100 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $105,211. Median rent is $728/month, with 46.3% 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 1943.

Safety & Crime

Easton reports 409 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 8% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,558/100K.

Education

4.1% of adults in Easton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% below the national average). 93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Easton has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population286
Median Age53.1 yrs
Density1,192/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$62,188
Per Capita$32,667
Unemployment9.1%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$634M
Avg Weekly Wage$813

Housing

A+
Home Value$89,100
Rent$728
Ownership82.2%
Zillow$105,211
Housing Units126
Rent Burden46.3%

Crime

F
Violent409/100K
Property3,558/100K

Health

Obesity38.6%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death10,740/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation511 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.1%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute39 min
Broadband82.2%
Internet Speed38 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Easton was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is General Downing - Peoria International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.