Greenup, IL

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.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,678 Population 959/sq mi density
$48,516 Median Income $28,151 per capita
$90,900 Home Value $148,758 Zillow
$679 Median Rent
55°F Avg Temperature
600 Violent Crime/100K 1,400 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$48,516 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,900 home value, $679/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
600 violent crimes/100K (58% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $48,516
35% lower than US avg
Home Value $90,900
68% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 600/100K
58% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.8%
50% lower than US avg
Median Rent $679
42% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.4%
23% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.7%
53% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.8%
53% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,678
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density959/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B+
Median Income$48,516
Per Capita$28,151
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$1,828M
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$90,900
Rent$679
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$148,758

Crime

F
Violent600/100K
Property1,400/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault600/100K
Burglary267/100K

Health

Obesity39.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.2%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain43.8 in/yr
Elevation583 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.8%
High School+88.3%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute19 min
Libraries3

Is Greenup a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Greenup has a population of 1,678 with a density of 959 people per square mile. The median age is 35.6 years, 8% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.5%).

Population

1,678
Total Population
959
People / sq mi
35.6yrs
Median Age
8% below US avg
1.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.3%
Female 54.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Greenup vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.5%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.5%
96% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Greenup vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Greenup is $48,516, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Greenup vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$48,516
35% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,151
Avg Weekly Wage$917
IRS Avg AGI$70,038

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.8%
53% below US avg
Establishments (County)188
County GDP$1,828M

Business (County)

Restaurants14
Healthcare18
Retail23
Manufacturing10

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,420
2% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.76%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.5 min
Work from Home7.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Greenup is $90,900, 68% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $679 (42% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $148,758.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$90,900
68% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$148,758

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$679
42% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,420
2% below US avg
Effective Rate3.76%
In Greenup, 39.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.2% report depression. 22.7% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.4%
23% above US avg
Diabetes9.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure31.4%
Asthma10.9%
COPD7.0%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.5%
Physical Inactivity22.7%
Depression25.2%
Mental Distress19.4%
Physical Distress13.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.1%
Checkup Rate75.4%
Premature Death7,352/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.0/10
Exercise Access21.4%
Healthcare Facilities18
Greenup has a violent crime rate of 600 per 100,000 residents, 58% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,400 per 100,000 (29% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent600.0/100K
58% above US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault600.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,400.0/100K
29% below US avg
Burglary266.7/100K
Theft1,066.7/100K
Vehicle Theft66.7/100K
Arson66.7/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Greenup has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.1°F
2% above US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.8 inches
15% above US avg
Snowfall19.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation583 ft (178 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density959/sq mi
Coordinates39.2479°N, 88.1600°W
County FIPS17035
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 16.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 61.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 80.2%
D 18.4%

Winner: Republican by 61.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.8%
50% below US avg
High School+88.3%
School Test Score5.34
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density959/sq mi
Total Area1.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities18
Restaurants14
Retail Stores23

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.5 min
Work from Home7.6%

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