Genoa, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan · City

3.0 Good / 5.0
5,685 Population
$79,343 Median Income
$201,600 Home Value
$1,004 Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
116 Violent Crime / 100K
34.2 yrs Median Age
12.3% Bachelor's Degree+
3.0
Overall
3.9
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.0
Education

People

Population5,685
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density2,187/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 69.7%

Economy

3.9/5
Median Income$79,343
Per Capita Income$34,750
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty Rate10.8%
County GDP$1,975M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$201,600
Zillow Value$305,998
Median Rent$1,004
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,063

Health

Obesity37.4%
Diabetes10.8%
Depression23.8%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime116/100K
Property Crime848/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Jan / Jul21° / 73°
Rain38 in/yr
Snow31 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

2.0/5
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+86.9%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.34
Libraries (County)2

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute32 min
Work From Home7.9%
BroadbandN/A

How Genoa Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$79,343
Home Value$201,600
Median Rent$1,004
Poverty Rate10.8%
Bachelor's Degree+12.3%
Unemployment4.5%
Violent Crime115.7 /100K
Avg Temperature48.2°F

Population & Age

Total Population5,685
Population Density2,187 per sq mi
Median Age34.2 years
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Male 48.7%
Female 51.3%

Race & Ethnicity

White 69.7% Black 0.6% Hispanic 0.2% Other 29.5%
White69.7%
Black or African American0.6%
Hispanic or Latino0.2%
Asian0.0%
Other Races29.5%

Language

English Only90.8%
Spanish Speakers9.2%
English 90.8% Spanish 9.2%

Social Characteristics

Disability9.5%
Health Insurance96.1%

Income

6% above avg
Median Household Income$79,343
Per Capita Income$34,750
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,066
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$78,138

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate4.5%
Poverty Rate10.8%
Total Establishments (County)880
County GDP$1,975M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation75
Healthcare Facilities70
Retail Stores90
Manufacturing68
Total Establishments880

Industry Mix

Restaurants 75 Healthcare 70 Retail 90 Manufacturing 68

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$78,138
Avg Property Tax Paid$8,648

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time32.3 min
Work From Home7.9%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

28% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$201,600
Zillow Home Value Index$305,998

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$299,900
Price Per Sq Ft$167
Homes Sold (month)8
Sale-to-List Ratio97.4%
Price Drops0.0%
Active Inventory15

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied68.0%

Rental Costs

14% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,004

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)$8,648
Effective Tax Rate (est.)4.29%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.4%
Diabetes10.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure31.4%
Asthma10.5%
COPD6.9%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.6%
Physical Inactivity24.9%
Depression23.8%
Mental Distress (14+ days)19.0%
Physical Distress (14+ days)13.5%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage96.1%
Regular Checkup74.4%
Premature Death Rate6,935 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.1 / 10
Exercise Access77.8%
Healthcare Facilities (County)70
Restaurants (County)75

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime115.7 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape77.1 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault38.6 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime848.3 /100K
Burglary154.2 /100K
Larceny/Theft694.0 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)8

Temperature

21°F Jan 73°F Jul
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Average48.2°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation37.6 in
Annual Snowfall30.8 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation838 ft (255 m)
Land Area2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²)
Population Density2,187 per sq mi
Latitude42.0910°
Longitude-88.6950°
County FIPS17007

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 56.5%
D 42%

Republican +14.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.3%
High School+86.9%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.34

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density2,187 per sq mi
Land Area2.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)2

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)8

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