Flat Rock, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Lawrence County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
362 Population 421/sq mi density
$49,881 Median Income $28,516 per capita
$56,700 Home Value $106,877 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$49,881 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$56,700 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Flat Rock, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,881
34% below
$28,516 per capita
Home Value
$56,700
80% below
Zillow: $106,877
Bachelor's Degree+
13.4%
60% below
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
81% above
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
26% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Flat Rock Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
66%
Home Value
20%
Poverty
58%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
181%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Flat Rock 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

Flat Rock residents earn a median household income of $49,881 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,516. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 258 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Flat Rock is $56,700 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $106,877. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.

Education

13.4% of adults in Flat Rock hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Flat Rock has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population362
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density421/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,881
Per Capita$28,516
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$661M
Avg Weekly Wage$984

Housing

A+
Home Value$56,700
Rent
Ownership87.2%
Zillow$106,877
Housing Units198
Rent Burden9.0%

Health

Obesity40.4%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,521/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain41.7 in/yr
Elevation500 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.4%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute28 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Flat Rock was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.