Gardner, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan · City

3.5 Good / 5.0
1,319 Population
$82,125 Median Income
$183,300 Home Value
$1,024 Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
38.5 yrs Median Age
17.4% Bachelor's Degree+
3.5
Overall
3.0
Economy
5.0
Affordability
2.4
Education

People

Population1,319
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density453/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 88.6%

Economy

3.0/5
Median Income$82,125
Per Capita Income$40,031
Unemployment9.2%
Poverty Rate15.8%
County GDP$6,044M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$183,300
Zillow Value$200,047
Median Rent$1,024
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,063

Health

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes9.9%
Depression23.9%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Jan / Jul22° / 73°
Rain38 in/yr
Snow23 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

2.4/5
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+91.8%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.34
Libraries (County)3

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute30 min
Work From Home0.3%
BroadbandN/A

How Gardner Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$82,125
Home Value$183,300
Median Rent$1,024
Poverty Rate15.8%
Bachelor's Degree+17.4%
Unemployment9.2%
Avg Temperature49.3°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,319
Population Density453 per sq mi
Median Age38.5 years
Male53.2%
Female46.8%
Male 53.2%
Female 46.8%

Race & Ethnicity

White 88.6% Black 0.3% Hispanic 0.4% Other 10.7%
White88.6%
Black or African American0.3%
Hispanic or Latino0.4%
Asian0.0%
Other Races10.7%

Language

English Only95.1%
Spanish Speakers4.9%
English 95.1% Spanish 4.9%

Social Characteristics

Disability10.3%
Health Insurance95.1%

Income

9% above avg
Median Household Income$82,125
Per Capita Income$40,031
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,344
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$81,890

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate9.2%
Poverty Rate15.8%
Total Establishments (County)1,204
County GDP$6,044M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation130
Healthcare Facilities145
Retail Stores162
Manufacturing43
Total Establishments1,204

Industry Mix

Restaurants 130 Healthcare 145 Retail 162 Manufacturing 43

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$81,890
Avg Property Tax Paid$6,618

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time29.6 min
Work From Home0.3%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

35% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$183,300
Zillow Home Value Index$200,047

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$222,750
Price Per Sq Ft$71
Homes Sold (month)1
Sale-to-List Ratio95.2%
Price Drops0.0%
Active Inventory6

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied77.1%

Rental Costs

12% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,024

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)$6,618
Effective Tax Rate (est.)3.61%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes9.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure31.4%
Asthma10.5%
COPD7.1%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.2%
Physical Inactivity24.4%
Depression23.9%
Mental Distress (14+ days)19.0%
Physical Distress (14+ days)13.3%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage95.1%
Regular Checkup75.3%
Premature Death Rate7,576 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.8 / 10
Exercise Access78.7%
Healthcare Facilities (County)145
Restaurants (County)130

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)5

Temperature

22°F Jan 73°F Jul
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Average49.3°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation37.7 in
Annual Snowfall23.3 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation577 ft (176 m)
Land Area2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²)
Population Density453 per sq mi
Latitude41.1945°
Longitude-88.3115°
County FIPS17063

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 64.1%
D 34.5%

Republican +29.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.4%
High School+91.8%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.34

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density453 per sq mi
Land Area2.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Alt Fuel Stations (all types)1
Public Libraries (County)3

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)5

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