Fillmore, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Montgomery County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
257 Population 389/sq mi density
$47,375 Median Income $29,354 per capita
$64,700 Home Value $186,270 Zillow
$613 Median Rent 22.3% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$47,375 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,700 home value, $613/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Fillmore, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,375
37% below
$29,354 per capita
Home Value
$64,700
77% below
Zillow: $186,270
Median Rent
$613/mo
47% below
22.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.5%
81% below
83.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
24% above
19.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Fillmore Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
63%
Home Value
23%
Rent
53%
Poverty
12%
Bachelor's
19%
Unemployment
106%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fillmore a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fillmore residents earn a median household income of $47,375 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,354. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 697 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fillmore is $64,700 , 77% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $186,270. Median rent is $613/month, with 22.3% 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 1949.

Education

6.5% of adults in Fillmore hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below the national average). 83.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fillmore has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population257
Median Age53.8 yrs
Density389/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.9%
Veterans9.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$47,375
Per Capita$29,354
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$2,021M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,603

Housing

A+
Home Value$64,700
Rent$613
Ownership76.7%
Zillow$186,270
Housing Units149
Rent Burden22.3%

Health

Obesity39.9%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death11,025/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain42.5 in/yr
Elevation633 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.5%
High School+83.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute40 min
Broadband75.9%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Fillmore was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.