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Hidalgo, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Cumberland County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
75 Population 221/sq mi density
$54,375 Median Income $35,595 per capita
$58,300 Home Value $148,758 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
600 Violent Crime/100K 1,400 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$54,375 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$58,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
600 violent crimes/100K (58% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Hidalgo, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,375
28% below
$35,595 per capita
Home Value
$58,300
79% below
Zillow: $148,758
Violent Crime
600/100K
58% above
1,400/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.7%
47% below
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
111% above
11.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
14% above
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Hidalgo Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
72%
Home Value
21%
Poverty
95%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
211%
Crime
158%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hidalgo a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hidalgo residents earn a median household income of $54,375 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,595. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 188 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hidalgo is $58,300 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,758. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.

Safety & Crime

Hidalgo reports 600 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 58% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,400/100K.

Education

17.7% of adults in Hidalgo hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hidalgo has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population75
Median Age49.8 yrs
Density221/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans66.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$54,375
Per Capita$35,595
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty11.8%
County GDP$1,828M
Avg Weekly Wage$917

Housing

A+
Home Value$58,300
Rent
Ownership90.2%
Zillow$148,758
Housing Units46
Rent Burden19.6%

Crime

F
Violent600/100K
Property1,400/100K

Health

Obesity36.7%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,352/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation582 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.7%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+17.2%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute26 min
Broadband41.0%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Hidalgo was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.400 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.