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Golconda, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Pope County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
755
Population
1,480/sq mi density
$41,250
Median Income
$26,812 per capita
$85,000
Home Value
$131,771 Zillow
$383
Median Rent
21.0% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
621
Violent Crime/100K
4,191 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$41,250 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,000 home value, $383/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
621 violent crimes/100K (63% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Top Industries in Golconda (3)
County-level employment data (BLS QCEW). Sorted by employment.
Accommodation & Food Services
63 jobs
6 firms
$17,299/yr
Retail Trade
51 jobs
8 firms
$18,300/yr
Other Services
10 jobs
5 firms
$69,484/yr
Industry Specialization (Location Quotient)
LQ > 1.0 means the industry is more concentrated here than the national average.
Accommodation & Food Services
1.08
Retail Trade
0.79
Other Services
0.52
Thin line = national average (1.0)
Complete Industry Data
| Industry | Employment | Establishments | Avg Weekly Wage | Avg Annual Pay | LQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food Services | 63 | 6 | $333 | $17,299 | 1.08 |
| Retail Trade | 51 | 8 | $352 | $18,300 | 0.79 |
| Other Services | 10 | 5 | $1,336 | $69,484 | 0.52 |