Fairmount, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Vermilion County County
Fairmount, IL
At a Glance
How Fairmount Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fairmount's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Fairmount a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Fairmount residents earn a median household income of $63,393 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,591. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,313 business establishments, including 146 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fairmount is $95,900 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $163,945. Median rent is $735/month, with 31.0% 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 1958.
Safety & Crime
Fairmount reports 170 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.
Education
11.0% of adults in Fairmount hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fairmount has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches.