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Fidelity, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Jersey County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
105 Population 1,050/sq mi density
$43,750 Median Income $10,520 per capita
$92,500 Home Value $209,388 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
225 Violent Crime/100K 541 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$43,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
225 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Fidelity, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,750
42% below
$10,520 per capita
Home Value
$92,500
67% below
Zillow: $209,388
Violent Crime
225/100K
41% below
541/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.0%
85% below
65.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
27% above
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Fidelity Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
58%
Home Value
33%
Poverty
73%
Bachelor's
15%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
59%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fidelity a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fidelity residents earn a median household income of $43,750 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $10,520. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 389 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fidelity is $92,500 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $209,388. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Safety & Crime

Fidelity reports 225 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 541/100K.

Education

5.0% of adults in Fidelity hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below the national average). 65.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fidelity has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population105
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density1,050/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans60.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$43,750
Per Capita$10,520
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$673M
Avg Weekly Wage$870

Housing

A+
Home Value$92,500
Rent
Ownership76.0%
Zillow$209,388
Housing Units62
Rent Burden25.4%

Crime

F
Violent225/100K
Property541/100K

Health

Obesity40.9%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,795/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain42.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation632 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.0%
High School+65.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Broadband25.0%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Fidelity was founded in 1854.
The median home in Fidelity was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
1.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.