Fowler, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Lewis County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
96 Population 686/sq mi density
$85,400 Home Value $246,104 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Fowler, IL

At a Glance

Home Value
$85,400
70% below
Zillow: $246,104
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
76.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
54.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
10% above
12.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Fowler Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
30%
Poverty
440%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fowler a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fowler is $85,400 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $246,104. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.

Education

0.0% of adults in Fowler hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 76.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fowler has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population96
Median Age59.9 yrs
Density686/mi²
Male / Female79% / 21%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.4%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$23,553
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty54.5%
County GDP$308M
Avg Weekly Wage$833

Housing

Home Value$85,400
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$246,104
Housing Units82
Rent Burden23.9%

Health

Obesity35.4%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death9,061/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain36.4 in/yr
Elevation733 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+76.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Broadband21.1%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Fowler was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.