At a Glance
Median Income
$92,697
$40,863 per capita
Home Value
$177,300
Zillow: $222,698
Median Rent
$894/mo
14.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,017/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.4%
98.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
0.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.4%
10.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Fisher Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fisher's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fisher a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fisher residents earn a median household income of $92,697 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,863. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,160 business establishments, including 590 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fisher is $177,300 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $222,698. Median rent is $894/month, with 14.8% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Fisher reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,017/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
26.4% of adults in Fisher hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% below the national average).
98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fisher has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,600
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density1,203/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$92,697
Per Capita$40,863
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty0.9%
County GDP$15,450M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,235
Housing
A+
Home Value$177,300
Rent$894
Ownership87.7%
Zillow$222,698
Housing Units701
Rent Burden14.8%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,017/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary203/100K
Health
Obesity30.4%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death7,180/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation712 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.4%
High School+98.7%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%
Commute31 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Fisher was founded in 1875.
The median home in Fisher was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
There are 590 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
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