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Exeter, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Scott County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
101 Population 146/sq mi density
$57,143 Median Income $26,007 per capita
$90,000 Home Value $98,242 Zillow
$683 Median Rent 10.0% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$57,143 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,000 home value, $683/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Exeter, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,143
24% below
$26,007 per capita
Home Value
$90,000
68% below
Zillow: $98,242
Median Rent
$683/mo
41% below
10.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
866/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.1%
88% below
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
18.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16% above
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Exeter Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
76%
Home Value
32%
Rent
59%
Poverty
152%
Bachelor's
12%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Exeter a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Exeter residents earn a median household income of $57,143 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,007. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 101 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Exeter is $90,000 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $98,242. Median rent is $683/month, with 10.0% 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 1969.

Safety & Crime

Exeter reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 866/100K.

Education

4.1% of adults in Exeter hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% below the national average). 90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Exeter has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population101
Median Age43.7 yrs
Density146/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans83.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$57,143
Per Capita$26,007
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty18.8%
County GDP$208M
Avg Weekly Wage$956

Housing

A+
Home Value$90,000
Rent$683
Ownership75.0%
Zillow$98,242
Housing Units50
Rent Burden10.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property866/100K

Health

Obesity37.1%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death9,555/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain40.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation603 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.1%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute19 min
Broadband40.0%
Internet Speed24 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Exeter was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.399 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.