Flora, IL

Illinois · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.1 Good / 5.0
4,860 Population
$50,588 Median Income
$78,400 Home Value
$728 Median Rent
55°F Avg Temperature
60 Violent Crime / 100K
41.1 yrs Median Age
18.0% Bachelor's Degree+
3.1
Overall
3.8
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.4
Education

People

Population4,860
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density1,036/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 94.2%

Economy

3.8/5
Median Income$50,588
Per Capita Income$30,625
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty Rate5.3%
County GDP$699M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$78,400
Zillow Value$101,455
Median Rent$728
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,063

Health

Obesity42.3%
Diabetes11.3%
Depression26.0%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime60/100K
Property Crime2,351/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft40.2/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Jan / Jul30° / 77°
Rain48 in/yr
Snow12 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

2.4/5
Bachelor's+18.0%
High School+87.5%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.34
Libraries (County)1

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute24 min
Work From Home3.1%
BroadbandN/A

How Flora Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$50,588
Home Value$78,400
Median Rent$728
Poverty Rate5.3%
Bachelor's Degree+18.0%
Unemployment3.4%
Violent Crime60.3 /100K
Avg Temperature55.1°F

Population & Age

Total Population4,860
Population Density1,036 per sq mi
Median Age41.1 years
Male46.8%
Female53.2%
Male 46.8%
Female 53.2%

Race & Ethnicity

White 94.2% Black 0.8% Hispanic 1.3% Other 3.7%
White94.2%
Black or African American0.8%
Hispanic or Latino1.3%
Asian0.0%
Other Races3.7%

Language

English Only97.8%
Spanish Speakers2.2%
English 97.8% Spanish 2.2%

Social Characteristics

Disability23.3%
Health Insurance96.9%

Income

33% below avg
Median Household Income$50,588
Per Capita Income$30,625
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$977
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$59,796

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.4%
Poverty Rate5.3%
Total Establishments (County)314
County GDP$699M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation24
Healthcare Facilities43
Retail Stores47
Manufacturing15
Total Establishments314

Industry Mix

Restaurants 24 Healthcare 43 Retail 47 Manufacturing 15

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$59,796
Avg Property Tax Paid$3,567

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time23.7 min
Work From Home3.1%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

72% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$78,400
Zillow Home Value Index$101,455

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied79.0%

Rental Costs

37% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$728

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedroom$1,063
3 Bedroom$1,370
4 Bedroom$1,561

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$3,567
Effective Tax Rate (est.)4.55%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity42.3%
Diabetes11.3%
Heart Disease6.4%
High Blood Pressure33.9%
Asthma11.4%
COPD8.9%
Stroke3.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.5%
Physical Inactivity26.5%
Depression26.0%
Mental Distress (14+ days)20.7%
Physical Distress (14+ days)15.1%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage96.9%
Regular Checkup75.2%
Premature Death Rate8,233 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.6 / 10
Exercise Access45.3%
Healthcare Facilities (County)43
Restaurants (County)24

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime60.3 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape20.1 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault40.2 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime2,350.8 /100K
Burglary180.8 /100K
Larceny/Theft2,129.8 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft40.2 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)2

Temperature

30°F Jan 77°F Jul
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Average55.1°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation48.0 in
Annual Snowfall11.6 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation483 ft (147 m)
Land Area4.7 sq mi (12.1 km²)
Population Density1,036 per sq mi
Latitude38.6656°
Longitude-88.4738°
County FIPS17025

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 82.9%
D 15.6%

Republican +67.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.0%
High School+87.5%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.34

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Completely rural, not adjacent
Population Density1,036 per sq mi
Land Area4.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Alt Fuel Stations (all types)2
Public Libraries (County)1

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)2

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