Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Hinckley is a small town in Illinois with a population of 2,286. Residents earn $81,625 per year, which is 9% above the national average.
Based on current data, Hinckley receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Hinckley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hinckley is $81,625, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 9.1%, unemployment is notably high. 10.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Hinckley is $267,600, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,333 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Hinckley is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 98 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 488 per 100,000, 75% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 35.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Hinckley experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 96.1% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.9% |
| 71% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $81,625 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,580 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,094 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,774 |
| Unemployment | 9.1% |
| 153% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.3% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,988 |
| County GDP | $5,661M |
| Restaurants | 212 |
| Healthcare | 224 |
| Retail | 253 |
| Manufacturing | 100 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,219 |
| 106% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.70% |
| Commute Time | 31.5 min |
| Work from Home | 7.2% |
| Census Median | $267,600 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $331,934 |
| Median List Price | $404,765 |
| Median List Price | $404,765 |
| $/Sq Ft | $184 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.3% |
| Price Drops | 22.2% |
| Inventory | 18 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,333 |
| 15% above US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,219 |
| 106% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.70% |
| Obesity | 36.0% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.6% |
| Depression | 24.3% |
| Mental Distress | 18.5% |
| Physical Distress | 12.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.1% |
| Premature Death | 7,708/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 78.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 224 |
| Total Violent | 97.5/100K |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 97.5/100K |
| Total Property | 487.6/100K |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 48.8/100K |
| Theft | 438.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.4 inches |
| 2% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 749 ft (228 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,658/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7714°N, 88.6404°W |
| County FIPS | 17037 |
Winner: Democrat by 2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 35.2% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,658/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 224 |
| Restaurants | 212 |
| Retail Stores | 253 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Avg Commute | 31.5 min |
| Work from Home | 7.2% |