Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Glasford is a small town in Illinois with a population of 785. Residents earn $83,750 per year, which is 11% above the national average.
Based on current data, Glasford receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Glasford offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Glasford is $83,750, 11% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. 11.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Glasford is $97,100, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $646 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Glasford is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.
17.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Glasford experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches, including 26.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.3% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.7% |
| 95% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $83,750 |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,724 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,438 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $80,771 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.5% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,972 |
| County GDP | $16,966M |
| Restaurants | 468 |
| Healthcare | 543 |
| Retail | 638 |
| Manufacturing | 138 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,031 |
| 129% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 8.27% |
| Commute Time | 26.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 81.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.6% |
| Census Median | $97,100 |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $197,765 |
| Census Median Rent | $646 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 9.0% |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,031 |
| 129% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 8.27% |
| Obesity | 33.9% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.2% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.6% |
| Depression | 25.5% |
| Mental Distress | 19.2% |
| Physical Distress | 12.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.0% |
| Premature Death | 10,362/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 80.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 543 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Annual Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.6 inches |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 26.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 613 ft (187 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 863/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5728°N, 89.8131°W |
| County FIPS | 17143 |
Winner: Democrat by 4.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 863/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 90.3% |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 543 |
| Restaurants | 468 |
| Retail Stores | 638 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Avg Commute | 26.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 81.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.6% |