Farmer City, IL

Farmer City, IL

At a Glance

How Farmer City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Is Farmer City a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Farmer City residents earn a median household income of $73,147 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,591. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 346 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Farmer City is $128,900 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $162,384. Median rent is $500/month, with 28.3% 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 1963.

Safety & Crime

Farmer City reports 221 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 882/100K.

Education

15.8% of adults in Farmer City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Farmer City has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

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