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Foosland, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Ford County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
35 Population 500/sq mi density
$68,125 Median Income $34,789 per capita
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
203 Violent Crime/100K 1,729 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$68,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
203 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Foosland, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,125
9% below
$34,789 per capita
Violent Crime
203/100K
46% below
1,729/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.9%
47% below
82.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.5%
17% below
8.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Foosland Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
91%
Poverty
90%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
54%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Foosland a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Foosland residents earn a median household income of $68,125 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,789. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 367 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.

Safety & Crime

Foosland reports 203 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 46% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,729/100K.

Education

17.9% of adults in Foosland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 82.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Foosland has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population35
Median Age53.8 yrs
Density500/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans28.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$68,125
Per Capita$34,789
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$1,119M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,074

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership89.5%
Zillow$222,698
Housing Units22
Rent Burden27.3%

Crime

F
Violent203/100K
Property1,729/100K

Health

Obesity26.5%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking8.9%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death9,101/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation732 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.9%
High School+82.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Broadband19.0%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Foosland was founded in 1959.
The median home in Foosland was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
32.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.