Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Goodfield is a small town in Illinois with a population of 986. Residents earn $110,417 per year, which is 47% above the national average.
Based on current data, Goodfield receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Goodfield stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Goodfield is $110,417, which is significantly higher than the national average — 47% above $75,149. This places Goodfield among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. Only 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Goodfield is $254,100, 10% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,107 per month. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Goodfield 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 7,794 per 100,000, 298% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 36.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Goodfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches, including 22.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.7% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $110,417 |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $48,156 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,058 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $97,599 |
| Unemployment | 0.5% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 803 |
| County GDP | $1,783M |
| Restaurants | 56 |
| Healthcare | 42 |
| Retail | 100 |
| Manufacturing | 46 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,738 |
| 93% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.65% |
| Commute Time | 21.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.5% |
| Census Median | $254,100 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $281,583 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,107 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 18.3% |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 91.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,738 |
| 93% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.65% |
| Obesity | 35.9% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.7% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.0% |
| Depression | 23.4% |
| Mental Distress | 16.8% |
| Physical Distress | 10.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.4% |
| Premature Death | 5,803/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 42 |
| 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 | 7,793.6/100K |
| 298% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 329.3/100K |
| Theft | 7,464.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.5 inches |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 22.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 746 ft (227 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 587/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6306°N, 89.2581°W |
| County FIPS | 17203 |
Winner: Republican by 42.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 36.8% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 587/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 88.5% |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 42 |
| Restaurants | 56 |
| Retail Stores | 100 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 21.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.5% |