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Emington, IL

Illinois

Emington is a small town in Illinois with a population of 90. Residents earn $90,313 per year, which is 20% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
90 Population 1,125/sq mi density
$90,313 Median Income $37,383 per capita
$75,800 Home Value $207,081 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$90,313 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,800 home value
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $90,313
20% higher than US avg
Home Value $75,800
73% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.9%
47% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.4%
13% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.8%
22% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.1%
91% lower than US avg

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

People

Population90
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density1,125/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans72.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$90,313
Per Capita$37,383
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$2,895M
Commute38 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$75,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$207,081
Housing Units31
Rent Burden23.9%

Health

Obesity36.4%
Uninsured8.7%
Smoking15.7%
Depression24.6%
Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain44.4 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation709 ft (216 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute38 min
Broadband37.0%
Libraries7

Is Emington a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Emington receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Emington stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Emington is $90,313, 20% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Emington is $75,800, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

17.9% 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

Emington experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches, including 24.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Emington has a population of 90 with a density of 1,125 people per square mile. The median age is 37.5 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.9%), with 1.1% Hispanic.

Population

90
Total Population
1,125
People / sq mi
37.5yrs
Median Age
4% below US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57.8%
Female 42.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Emington vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only89.7%
14% above US avg
Spanish10.3%
23% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Emington vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Emington is $90,313, which is 20% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes.

Income: Emington vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$90,313
20% above US avg
Per Capita Income$37,383
Avg Weekly Wage$1,086
IRS Avg AGI$74,423

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.8%
22% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.1%
91% below US avg
Establishments (County)865
County GDP$2,895M

Business (County)

Restaurants80
Healthcare64
Retail116
Manufacturing48

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,158
47% above US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate6.80%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time38.0 min
Drive Alone95.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Emington is $75,800, 73% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $207,081.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$75,800
73% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$207,081

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden23.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied94.6%
Housing Units31
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,158
47% above US avg
Effective Rate6.80%
In Emington, 36.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.7% of residents lack health insurance. 15.7% are current smokers. 24.6% report depression. 23.7% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.4%
13% above US avg
Diabetes9.8%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure31.2%
Asthma10.9%
COPD6.9%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.7%
12% above US avg
Binge Drinking20.6%
Physical Inactivity23.7%
Depression24.6%
Mental Distress19.4%
Physical Distress13.3%
Short Sleep37.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.0%
Uninsured8.7%
1% above US avg
Checkup Rate75.4%
Dental Visits59.9%
Premature Death9,425/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access67.5%
Healthcare Facilities64
Emington has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 44.4 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall44.4 inches
17% above US avg
Snowfall24.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation709 ft (216 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density1,125/sq mi
Coordinates40.9694°N, 88.3578°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17105
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 17.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 46.3-point margin. 37.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 72.4%
D 26.1%

Winner: Republican by 46.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.9%
47% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.34
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density1,125/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access37.0%
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities64
Restaurants80
Retail Stores116

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute38.0 min
Drive Alone95.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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