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Harmon, IL

Illinois

Harmon is a small town in Illinois with a population of 81. Residents earn $57,083 per year, which is 24% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
81 Population 368/sq mi density
$57,083 Median Income $37,223 per capita
$112,500 Home Value $202,542 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$57,083 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,500 home value
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $57,083
24% lower than US avg
Home Value $112,500
60% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 3.1%
91% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.1%
16% higher than US avg
Unemployment 7.1%
97% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.0%
68% lower than US avg

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

People

Population81
Median Age52.7 yrs
Density368/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 89%
Veterans69.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$57,083
Per Capita$37,223
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$2,173M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$112,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$202,542
Housing Units38
Rent Burden26.9%

Health

Obesity37.1%
Uninsured7.7%
Smoking15.1%
Depression24.3%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain40.5 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation676 ft (206 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.1%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute30 min
Broadband34.0%
Libraries5

Is Harmon a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Harmon receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Harmon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Harmon is $57,083, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Harmon is $112,500, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

3.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Harmon experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches, including 31.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Harmon has a population of 81 with a density of 368 people per square mile. The median age is 52.7 years, 35% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.9%), with 2.5% Hispanic.

Population

81
Total Population
368
People / sq mi
52.7yrs
Median Age
35% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.9%
Female 48.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Harmon vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Harmon vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Harmon is $57,083, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Harmon vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,083
24% below US avg
Per Capita Income$37,223
Avg Weekly Wage$1,124
IRS Avg AGI$71,482

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.1%
97% above US avg
Poverty Rate4.0%
68% below US avg
Establishments (County)692
County GDP$2,173M

Business (County)

Restaurants79
Healthcare88
Retail96
Manufacturing29

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,439
55% above US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.83%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.0 min
Drive Alone94.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Harmon is $112,500, 60% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $202,542.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$112,500
60% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$202,542

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden26.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.2%
Housing Units38
Median Year Built1949

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,439
55% above US avg
Effective Rate4.83%
In Harmon, 37.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.7% of residents lack health insurance. 15.1% are current smokers. 24.3% report depression. 22.1% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.1%
16% above US avg
Diabetes9.0%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure30.1%
Asthma11.2%
COPD6.4%
Cancer7.3%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.1%
8% above US avg
Binge Drinking20.5%
Physical Inactivity22.1%
Depression24.3%
Mental Distress19.4%
Physical Distress12.7%
Short Sleep38.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.6%
Uninsured7.7%
10% below US avg
Primary Care1:1,362
Dentists1:2,115
Mental Health1:134
Checkup Rate75.4%
Dental Visits60.7%
Premature Death7,354/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access71.2%
Healthcare Facilities88
Harmon has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.5 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.5 inches
7% above US avg
Snowfall31.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation676 ft (206 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density368/sq mi
Coordinates41.7235°N, 89.5539°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17103
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 3.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 22.2-point margin. 34.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.2%
D 37.9%

Winner: Republican by 22.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+3.1%
91% below US avg
High School+95.3%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.34
F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density368/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access34.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities88
Restaurants79
Retail Stores96

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.0 min
Drive Alone94.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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