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Energy, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Jackson County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,171 Population 976/sq mi density
$70,417 Median Income $35,715 per capita
$138,500 Home Value $153,894 Zillow
$835 Median Rent 30.3% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$70,417 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$138,500 home value, $835/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Energy, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,417
6% below
$35,715 per capita
Home Value
$138,500
51% below
Zillow: $153,894
Median Rent
$835/mo
28% below
30.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,954/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.3%
28% below
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
18% above
13.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
305 sunny days/yr

How Energy Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
94%
Home Value
49%
Rent
72%
Poverty
55%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
69%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Energy a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Energy residents earn a median household income of $70,417 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,715. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,137 business establishments, including 133 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Energy is $138,500 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $153,894. Median rent is $835/month, with 30.3% 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 1976.

Safety & Crime

Energy reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,954/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

24.3% of adults in Energy hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Energy has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population1,171
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density976/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,417
Per Capita$35,715
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$3,297M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,085

Housing

A+
Home Value$138,500
Rent$835
Ownership81.2%
Zillow$153,894
Housing Units600
Rent Burden30.3%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,954/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary444/100K

Health

Obesity38.0%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death10,751/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain49.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation452 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.3%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+10.2%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute21 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Energy was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Cairo Regional (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.514 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 133 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.