Median Income $60,938

19% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 14.7%

56% lower than US avg

Median Rent $419

64% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 38.2%

19% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 6.3%

50% lower than US avg

How Eddyville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population48

Median Age59.6 yrs

Density171/mi²

Male / Female29% / 71%

Largest GroupWhite 85%

Veterans38.0%

Economy

Median Income$60,938

Per Capita$31,958

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty6.3%

County GDP$85M

Commute31 min

Housing

A+

Home ValueN/A

Rent$419

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units58

Rent Burden13.5%

Health

Obesity38.2%

Uninsured7.6%

Smoking13.9%

Depression23.3%

Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)

AQI43 (Good)

Rain47.6 in/yr

Sunny Days305/yr

Elevation686 ft (209 m)

Education

Bachelor's+14.7%

High School+100.0%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 20%

Commute31 min

Broadband23.0%

Libraries1

Is Eddyville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Eddyville receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Eddyville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Eddyville is $60,938, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $419 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability.

Education

14.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Eddyville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. With 305 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Eddyville has a population of 48 with a density of 171 people per square mile. The median age is 59.6 years, 53% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (85.4%), with 2.1% Hispanic.

Population

Total Population

171

People / sq mi

59.6yrs

Median Age

53% above US avg

0.3mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 29.2%

Female 70.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Eddyville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	100.0%
	27% above US avg
Spanish	0.0%
	100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Eddyville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Eddyville is $60,938, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Eddyville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$60,938
	19% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$31,958
Avg Weekly Wage	$799
IRS Avg AGI	$56,080

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	6.3%
	50% below US avg
Establishments (County)	48
County GDP	$85M

Business (County)

Restaurants	5
Healthcare	5
Retail	9

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$2,525
	28% below US avg
Cost of Living	100.00 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	30.7 min
Drive Alone	87.1%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	6.5%

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $419 (64% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$419
	64% below US avg
Rent Burden	13.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	60.9%
Housing Units	58
Median Year Built	1997

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$2,525
	28% below US avg

In Eddyville, 38.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.6% of residents lack health insurance. 13.9% are current smokers. 23.3% report depression. 20.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Eddyville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	38.2%
	19% above US avg
Diabetes	9.0%
Heart Disease	5.0%
High Blood Pressure	29.9%
Asthma	10.1%
COPD	6.0%
Cancer	7.5%
Stroke	2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	13.9%
	1% below US avg
Binge Drinking	22.4%
Physical Inactivity	20.6%
Depression	23.3%
Mental Distress	18.1%
Physical Distress	12.1%
Short Sleep	36.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	100.0%
Uninsured	7.6%
	12% below US avg
Mental Health	1:1,854
Checkup Rate	74.9%
Dental Visits	62.0%
Premature Death	12,543/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.0/10
Exercise Access	97.7%
Healthcare Facilities	5

Eddyville has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 47.6 inches. The area enjoys 305 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	57.3°F
	6% above US avg
January Average	33°F (1°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	47.6 inches
	25% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	686 ft (209 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density	171/sq mi
Coordinates	37.5002°N, 88.5851°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	17151

It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 14.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 60.1-point margin. 23.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 79.6%

D 19.5%

Winner: Republican by 60.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	14.7%
	56% below US avg
High School+	100.0%
Graduate Degree+	0.0%
School Test Score	5.34

C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8	Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density	171/sq mi
Total Area	0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	23.0%
Public Libraries	1
Healthcare Facilities	5
Restaurants	5
Retail Stores	9

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	30.7 min
Drive Alone	87.1%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	6.5%

Eddyville, IL

How Eddyville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Eddyville a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Eddyville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Eddyville vs U.S. Average

Income: Eddyville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Eddyville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities