Goodfield, IL

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.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
986 Population 587/sq mi density
$110,417 Median Income $48,156 per capita
$254,100 Home Value $281,583 Zillow
$1,107 Median Rent 18.3% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$110,417 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$254,100 home value, $1,107/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $110,417
47% higher than US avg
Home Value $254,100
10% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 36.8%
9% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,107
5% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.9%
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.5%
86% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.4%
89% lower than US avg

How Goodfield Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population986
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density587/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$110,417
Per Capita$48,156
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$1,783M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$254,100
Rent$1,107
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$281,583
Rent Burden18.3%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property7,794/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary329/100K

Health

Obesity35.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.4%
Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain37.5 in/yr
Elevation746 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.8%
High School+97.9%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute22 min
Broadband88.5%
Libraries9

Is Goodfield a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Goodfield has a population of 986 with a density of 587 people per square mile. The median age is 45.5 years, 17% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.2%), with 2.9% Hispanic.

Population

986
Total Population
587
People / sq mi
45.5yrs
Median Age
17% above US avg
1.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Goodfield vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.7%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.3%
90% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Goodfield vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Goodfield is $110,417, which is 47% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Goodfield vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$110,417
47% above US avg
Per Capita Income$48,156
Avg Weekly Wage$1,058
IRS Avg AGI$97,599

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.5%
86% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.4%
89% below US avg
Establishments (County)803
County GDP$1,783M

Business (County)

Restaurants56
Healthcare42
Retail100
Manufacturing46

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,738
93% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.65%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.6 min
Drive Alone86.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Goodfield is $254,100, 10% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,107 (5% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $281,583.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$254,100
10% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$281,583

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,107
5% below US avg
Rent Burden18.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,738
93% above US avg
Effective Rate2.65%
In Goodfield, 35.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 23.4% report depression. 18.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Goodfield vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.9%
12% above US avg
Diabetes8.1%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure28.7%
Asthma10.1%
COPD5.2%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.4%
Physical Inactivity18.0%
Depression23.4%
Mental Distress16.8%
Physical Distress10.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.3%
Checkup Rate76.4%
Premature Death5,803/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access74.8%
Healthcare Facilities42
Goodfield has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 7,794 per 100,000 (298% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Goodfield vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property7,793.6/100K
298% above US avg
Burglary329.3/100K
Theft7,464.3/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
Goodfield has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.5 inches
1% below US avg
Snowfall22.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation746 ft (227 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Population Density587/sq mi
Coordinates40.6306°N, 89.2581°W
County FIPS17203
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 36.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 42.1-point margin. 88.5% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.3%
D 28.2%

Winner: Republican by 42.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+36.8%
9% above US avg
High School+97.9%
School Test Score5.34
B+ Education Grade (3.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density587/sq mi
Total Area1.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access88.5%
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities42
Restaurants56
Retail Stores100

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6
C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.6 min
Drive Alone86.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.5%

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