Georgetown, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · McDonough County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
346 Population 1,917/sq mi density
$74,583 Median Income $44,962 per capita
$93,200 Home Value $103,200 Zillow
$1,304 Median Rent 23.7% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$74,583 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,200 home value, $1,304/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Georgetown, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$74,583
1% below
$44,962 per capita
Home Value
$93,200
67% below
Zillow: $103,200
Median Rent
$1,304/mo
12% above
23.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
55.9%
66% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
72% above
24.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
29% above
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Georgetown Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
99%
Home Value
33%
Rent
112%
Poverty
196%
Bachelor's
166%
Unemployment
172%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Georgetown a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Georgetown residents earn a median household income of $74,583 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,962. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 550 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Georgetown is $93,200 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $103,200. Median rent is $1,304/month, with 23.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Education

55.9% of adults in Georgetown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Georgetown has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population346
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density1,917/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$74,583
Per Capita$44,962
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty24.3%
County GDP$1,455M
Avg Weekly Wage$931

Housing

A+
Home Value$93,200
Rent$1,304
Ownership76.3%
Zillow$103,200
Housing Units203
Rent Burden23.7%

Health

Obesity41.4%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,860/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain39.1 in/yr
Elevation607 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+55.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+34.4%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute15 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Georgetown was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Southeast Iowa Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.