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Emden, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Logan County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
374 Population 1,558/sq mi density
$68,875 Median Income $41,545 per capita
$111,300 Home Value $124,845 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 17.3% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
60 Violent Crime/100K 2,622 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$68,875 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,300 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
60 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Emden, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,875
8% below
$41,545 per capita
Home Value
$111,300
61% below
Zillow: $124,845
Median Rent
$850/mo
27% below
17.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
60/100K
84% below
2,622/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.6%
33% below
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
11% above
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Emden Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
92%
Home Value
39%
Rent
73%
Poverty
52%
Bachelor's
67%
Unemployment
64%
Crime
16%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Emden a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Emden residents earn a median household income of $68,875 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,545. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 558 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Emden is $111,300 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $124,845. Median rent is $850/month, with 17.3% 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 1957.

Safety & Crime

Emden reports 60 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,622/100K.

Education

22.6% of adults in Emden hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Emden has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population374
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density1,558/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$68,875
Per Capita$41,545
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$1,344M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034

Housing

A+
Home Value$111,300
Rent$850
Ownership69.8%
Zillow$124,845
Housing Units176
Rent Burden17.3%

Crime

F
Violent60/100K
Property2,622/100K

Health

Obesity35.7%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,078/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation591 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.6%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute27 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed83 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Emden was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is General Downing - Peoria International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.