Eldorado, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Saline County County
Eldorado, IL
At a Glance
How Eldorado Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Eldorado's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Eldorado a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Eldorado residents earn a median household income of $39,766 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,255. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 503 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Eldorado is $68,600 , 76% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $64,073. Median rent is $630/month, with 27.8% 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 1962.
Safety & Crime
Eldorado reports 589 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 55% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,150/100K.
Education
15.9% of adults in Eldorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Eldorado 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 totals 47.6 inches.