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Georgetown, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · McDonough County County
Georgetown, IL
At a Glance
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)
Is Georgetown a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Georgetown residents earn a median household income of $56,781 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,422. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.8% 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 $70,500 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $101,357. Median rent is $729/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.
Safety & Crime
Georgetown reports 593 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 56% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 718/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
14.8% of adults in Georgetown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Georgetown has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.