Georgetown, IL

Illinois · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.0 Good / 5.0
3,105 Population
$56,781 Median Income
$70,500 Home Value
$729 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
264 Violent Crime / 100K
41.3 yrs Median Age
14.8% Bachelor's Degree+
3.0
Overall
3.8
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.2
Education

People

Population3,105
Median Age41.3 yrs
DensityN/A
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 90.1%

Economy

3.8/5
Median Income$56,781
Per Capita Income$29,422
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty Rate11.8%
County GDP$1,455M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$70,500
Zillow Value$101,357
Median Rent$729
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,063

Health

Obesity41.4%
Diabetes9.9%
Depression21.9%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime264/100K
Property Crime1,643/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft117.4/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Jan / Jul25° / 75°
Rain41 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

2.2/5
Bachelor's+14.8%
High School+96.3%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.34
Libraries (County)4

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute28 min
Work From Home13.5%
BroadbandN/A

How Georgetown Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$56,781
Home Value$70,500
Median Rent$729
Poverty Rate11.8%
Bachelor's Degree+14.8%
Unemployment2.0%
Violent Crime264.1 /100K
Avg Temperature51.7°F

Population & Age

Total Population3,105
Median Age41.3 years
Male50.7%
Female49.3%
Male 50.7%
Female 49.3%

Race & Ethnicity

White 90.1% Black 4% Hispanic 0.3% Other 5.6%
White90.1%
Black or African American4.0%
Hispanic or Latino0.3%
Asian0.0%
Other Races5.6%

Language

English Only100.0%
Spanish Speakers0.0%
English 100% Spanish 0%

Social Characteristics

Disability17.3%
Health Insurance93.4%

Income

24% below avg
Median Household Income$56,781
Per Capita Income$29,422
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$931
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$62,557

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate2.0%
Poverty Rate11.8%
Total Establishments (County)550
County GDP$1,455M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation73
Healthcare Facilities66
Retail Stores95
Manufacturing13
Total Establishments550

Industry Mix

Restaurants 73 Healthcare 66 Retail 95 Manufacturing 13

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$62,557
Avg Property Tax Paid$5,316

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time28.0 min
Work From Home13.5%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

75% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$70,500
Zillow Home Value Index$101,357

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Price Per Sq Ft$55
Homes Sold (month)1
Sale-to-List Ratio96.0%
Price Drops0.0%

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied72.7%

Rental Costs

37% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$729

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)$5,316
Effective Tax Rate (est.)7.54%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.4%
Diabetes9.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure33.7%
Asthma10.0%
COPD4.2%
Stroke2.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.0%
Physical Inactivity23.9%
Depression21.9%
Mental Distress (14+ days)15.2%
Physical Distress (14+ days)9.6%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage93.4%
Regular Checkup77.0%
Premature Death Rate7,860 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.3 / 10
Exercise Access83.0%
Healthcare Facilities (County)66
Restaurants (County)73

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime264.1 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape58.7 /100K
Robbery58.7 /100K
Aggravated Assault146.7 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime1,643.2 /100K
Burglary469.5 /100K
Larceny/Theft1,056.3 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft117.4 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)2

Temperature

25°F Jan 75°F Jul
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Average51.7°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation40.9 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation607 ft (185 m)
Latitude40.4598°
Longitude-90.7174°
County FIPS17109

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 58.5%
D 39.7%

Republican +18.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.8%
High School+96.3%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.34

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban pop 2.5K–19.9K, not adjacent

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Alt Fuel Stations (all types)1
Public Libraries (County)4

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)2

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