Effingham, IL

Illinois · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.3 Good / 5.0
12,258 Population
$65,718 Median Income
$166,700 Home Value
$696 Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
412 Violent Crime / 100K
36.9 yrs Median Age
27.8% Bachelor's Degree+
3.3
Overall
4.1
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
3.2
Education

People

Population12,258
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density1,136/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 94.0%

Economy

4.1/5
Median Income$65,718
Per Capita Income$34,403
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty Rate9.4%
County GDP$3,084M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$166,700
Zillow Value$226,207
Median Rent$696
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$916

Health

Obesity35.6%
Diabetes10.1%
Depression24.2%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime412/100K
Property Crime3,241/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft134.7/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Jan / Jul29° / 77°
Rain44 in/yr
Snow15 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 41 (Good)

Education

3.2/5
Bachelor's+27.8%
High School+91.9%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.98
Libraries (County)3

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute13 min
Work From Home11.3%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations5

How Effingham Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$65,718
Home Value$166,700
Median Rent$696
Poverty Rate9.4%
Bachelor's Degree+27.8%
Unemployment1.4%
Violent Crime412.1 /100K
Avg Temperature54.4°F

Population & Age

Total Population12,258
Population Density1,136 per sq mi
Median Age36.9 years
Male47.1%
Female52.9%
Male 47.1%
Female 52.9%

Race & Ethnicity

White 94% Black 1.5% Hispanic 0.2% Other 4.3%
White94.0%
Black or African American1.5%
Hispanic or Latino0.2%
Asian0.0%
Other Races4.3%

Language

English Only93.5%
Spanish Speakers6.5%
English 93.5% Spanish 6.5%

Social Characteristics

Disability18.6%
Health Insurance93.3%

Income

13% below avg
Median Household Income$65,718
Per Capita Income$34,403
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,020
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$85,897

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate1.4%
Poverty Rate9.4%
Total Establishments (County)1,237
County GDP$3,084M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation125
Healthcare Facilities159
Retail Stores195
Manufacturing62
Total Establishments1,237

Industry Mix

Restaurants 125 Healthcare 159 Retail 195 Manufacturing 62

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$85,897
Avg Property Tax Paid$6,557

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time13.3 min
Work From Home11.3%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

41% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$166,700
Zillow Home Value Index$226,207

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$225,000
Price Per Sq Ft$111
Homes Sold (month)8
Sale-to-List Ratio94.0%
Price Drops24.1%
Active Inventory29

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied64.3%

Rental Costs

40% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$696

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$745
1 Bedroom$754
2 Bedroom$916
3 Bedroom$1,208
4 Bedroom$1,385

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$6,557
Effective Tax Rate (est.)3.93%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.6%
Diabetes10.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure31.6%
Asthma10.7%
COPD7.2%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.2%
Physical Inactivity23.3%
Depression24.2%
Mental Distress (14+ days)18.8%
Physical Distress (14+ days)13.2%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage93.3%
Regular Checkup75.6%
Premature Death Rate6,573 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.5 / 10
Exercise Access58.8%
Healthcare Facilities (County)159
Restaurants (County)125

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime412.1 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape55.5 /100K
Robbery7.9 /100K
Aggravated Assault348.7 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime3,241.1 /100K
Burglary356.6 /100K
Larceny/Theft2,749.8 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft134.7 /100K
Arson23.8 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)7

Temperature

29°F Jan 77°F Jul
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Average54.4°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation44.0 in
Annual Snowfall14.6 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median41.0
AQI CategoryGood
Good Air Days90.4%
Unhealthy Days/Year1

Geography & Location

Elevation592 ft (180 m)
Land Area10.8 sq mi (27.9 km²)
Population Density1,136 per sq mi
Latitude39.1198°
Longitude-88.5509°
County FIPS17049

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 79.3%
D 19%

Republican +60.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.8%
High School+91.9%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.98

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban pop 2.5K–19.9K, not adjacent
Population Density1,136 per sq mi
Land Area10.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations5
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)12
Public Libraries (County)3

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)7

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