Ewing, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Jefferson County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
301 Population 298/sq mi density
$70,455 Median Income $29,006 per capita
$72,800 Home Value $161,318 Zillow
$760 Median Rent 15.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$70,455 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,800 home value, $760/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Ewing, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,455
6% below
$29,006 per capita
Home Value
$72,800
74% below
Zillow: $161,318
Median Rent
$760/mo
35% below
15.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.0%
29% below
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
22% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Ewing Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
94%
Home Value
26%
Rent
65%
Poverty
57%
Bachelor's
71%
Unemployment
117%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ewing a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ewing residents earn a median household income of $70,455 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,006. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 858 business establishments, including 86 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ewing is $72,800 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $161,318. Median rent is $760/month, with 15.0% 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 1977.

Education

24.0% of adults in Ewing hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below the national average). 90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ewing has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population301
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density298/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans14.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,455
Per Capita$29,006
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$2,434M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,112

Housing

A+
Home Value$72,800
Rent$760
Ownership84.2%
Zillow$161,318
Housing Units193
Rent Burden15.0%

Health

Obesity39.3%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,089/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain46.0 in/yr
Elevation468 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.0%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute24 min
Broadband82.5%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Ewing was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Barkley Regional (71 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.