Illinois
Greenfield is a small town in Illinois with a population of 1,137. Residents earn $70,469 per year, which is 6% below the national average.
Based on current data, Greenfield receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Greenfield offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Greenfield is $70,469, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. 9.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Greenfield is $97,600, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $833 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Greenfield 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 767 per 100,000, 61% below the national average.
17.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Greenfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches, including 18.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.8% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.2% |
| 99% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $70,469 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,560 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $809 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,708 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.3% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 246 |
| County GDP | $431M |
| Restaurants | 20 |
| Healthcare | 17 |
| Retail | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,717 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.81% |
| Commute Time | 27.8 min |
| Work from Home | 19.4% |
| Census Median | $97,600 |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $129,647 |
| Census Median Rent | $833 |
| 28% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,717 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.81% |
| Obesity | 39.2% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.5% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 7.5% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.9% |
| Depression | 24.9% |
| Mental Distress | 19.7% |
| Physical Distress | 13.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.7% |
| Premature Death | 10,190/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 50.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 17 |
| 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 | 767.0/100K |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 191.8/100K |
| Theft | 575.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.6 inches |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 18.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 587 ft (179 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 665/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3445°N, 90.2082°W |
| County FIPS | 17061 |
Winner: Republican by 57.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.0% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 665/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 17 |
| Restaurants | 20 |
| Retail Stores | 35 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 27.8 min |
| Work from Home | 19.4% |