Fieldon, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Jersey County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
162 Population 810/sq mi density
$75,208 Median Income $37,771 per capita
$92,100 Home Value $193,605 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$75,208 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Fieldon, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,208
0% below
$37,771 per capita
Home Value
$92,100
67% below
Zillow: $193,605
Bachelor's Degree+
5.3%
84% below
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
20% above
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Fieldon Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
100%
Home Value
33%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
16%
Unemployment
72%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fieldon a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fieldon residents earn a median household income of $75,208 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,771. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% 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 Fieldon is $92,100 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $193,605. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.

Education

5.3% of adults in Fieldon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below the national average). 95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fieldon has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population162
Median Age51.0 yrs
Density810/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$75,208
Per Capita$37,771
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$673M
Avg Weekly Wage$870

Housing

A+
Home Value$92,100
Rent
Ownership94.0%
Zillow$193,605
Housing Units116
Rent Burden25.4%

Health

Obesity38.5%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,795/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain39.4 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation692 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.3%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute27 min
Broadband77.1%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Fieldon was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is St Louis Lambert International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.