Grayville, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Wabash County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,515 Population 711/sq mi density
$47,308 Median Income $25,054 per capita
$76,000 Home Value $85,944 Zillow
$700 Median Rent 19.5% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
203 Violent Crime/100K 878 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$47,308 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,000 home value, $700/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
203 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Grayville, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,308
37% below
$25,054 per capita
Home Value
$76,000
73% below
Zillow: $85,944
Median Rent
$700/mo
40% below
19.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
203/100K
47% below
878/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%
64% below
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
89% above
25.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
22% above
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Grayville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Grayville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
63%
Home Value
27%
Rent
60%
Poverty
209%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
189%
Crime
53%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Grayville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Grayville residents earn a median household income of $47,308 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,054. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 276 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Grayville is $76,000 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $85,944. Median rent is $700/month, with 19.5% 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 1955.

Safety & Crime

Grayville reports 203 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 47% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 878/100K.

Education

12.1% of adults in Grayville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Grayville has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,515
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density711/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans8.9%

Economy

C
Median Income$47,308
Per Capita$25,054
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty25.9%
County GDP$451M
Avg Weekly Wage$974

Housing

A+
Home Value$76,000
Rent$700
Ownership66.3%
Zillow$85,944
Housing Units833
Rent Burden19.5%

Crime

F
Violent203/100K
Property878/100K

Health

Obesity39.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,398/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain50.0 in/yr
Elevation425 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.1%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute27 min
Broadband86.3%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Grayville was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Evansville Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
27.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.