Illinois
Greenup is a small town in Illinois with a population of 1,678. Residents earn $48,516 per year, which is 35% below the national average.
Based on current data, Greenup receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Greenup offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Greenup is $48,516, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Greenup is $90,900, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $679 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
With 600 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,400 per 100,000, 29% below the national average.
16.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Greenup experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches, including 19.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.5% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $48,516 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,151 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $917 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,038 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.8% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 188 |
| County GDP | $1,828M |
| Restaurants | 14 |
| Healthcare | 18 |
| Retail | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,420 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.76% |
| Commute Time | 18.5 min |
| Work from Home | 7.6% |
| Census Median | $90,900 |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $148,758 |
| Census Median Rent | $679 |
| 42% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,420 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.76% |
| Obesity | 39.4% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.4% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.7% |
| Depression | 25.2% |
| Mental Distress | 19.4% |
| Physical Distress | 13.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.4% |
| Premature Death | 7,352/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 21.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Total Violent | 600.0/100K |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 600.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,400.0/100K |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 266.7/100K |
| Theft | 1,066.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 66.7/100K |
| Arson | 66.7/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.8 inches |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 19.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 583 ft (178 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 959/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2479°N, 88.1600°W |
| County FIPS | 17035 |
Winner: Republican by 61.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 959/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Restaurants | 14 |
| Retail Stores | 23 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 18.5 min |
| Work from Home | 7.6% |