At a Glance
Median Income
$54,250
$22,637 per capita
Home Value
$130,500
Zillow: $268,075
Median Rent
$960/mo
35.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.2%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
15.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
11.8% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Holcomb a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population175
Median Age55.4 yrs
Density1,944/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born2.9%
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%
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,241/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain37.2 in/yr
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
Broadband84.6%
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.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 113 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.