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Florence, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Scott County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
12 Population 43/sq mi density
$26,250 Median Income $20,642 per capita
$75,000 Home Value $103,125 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$26,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,000 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Florence, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$26,250
65% below
$20,642 per capita
Home Value
$75,000
73% below
Zillow: $103,125
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
866/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
70.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
25.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
22% above
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Florence Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
35%
Home Value
27%
Poverty
202%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Florence a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Florence residents earn a median household income of $26,250 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,642. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 101 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Florence is $75,000 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $103,125. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.

Safety & Crime

Florence reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 866/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Florence hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 70.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Florence has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population12
Median Age68.0 yrs
Density43/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$26,250
Per Capita$20,642
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty25.0%
County GDP$208M
Avg Weekly Wage$956

Housing

A+
Home Value$75,000
Rent
Ownership75.0%
Zillow$103,125
Housing Units28
Rent Burden18.1%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property866/100K

Health

Obesity39.1%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,555/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain40.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation497 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+70.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Broadband8.0%
Internet Speed24 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Florence was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.399 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
41.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.