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Holcomb, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Ogle County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
175 Population 1,944/sq mi density
$54,250 Median Income $22,637 per capita
$130,500 Home Value $268,075 Zillow
$960 Median Rent 35.8% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$54,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,500 home value, $960/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Holcomb, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,250
28% below
$22,637 per capita
Home Value
$130,500
54% below
Zillow: $268,075
Median Rent
$960/mo
17% below
35.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
818/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.2%
76% below
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
15.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16% above
11.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Holcomb Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
72%
Home Value
46%
Rent
83%
Poverty
127%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Holcomb a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Holcomb residents earn a median household income of $54,250 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,637. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,030 business establishments, including 113 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Holcomb is $130,500 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $268,075. Median rent is $960/month, with 35.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Holcomb reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 818/100K.

Education

8.2% of adults in Holcomb hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Holcomb has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population175
Median Age55.4 yrs
Density1,944/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$54,250
Per Capita$22,637
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty15.7%
County GDP$3,853M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,119

Housing

A+
Home Value$130,500
Rent$960
Ownership84.6%
Zillow$268,075
Housing Units66
Rent Burden35.8%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property818/100K

Health

Obesity37.3%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,241/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation847 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.2%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute28 min
Broadband65.0%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Holcomb was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Chicago/Rockford International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 113 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.