Hoopeston, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Warren County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,039 Population 1,366/sq mi density
$55,180 Median Income $27,731 per capita
$63,400 Home Value $84,196 Zillow
$803 Median Rent 28.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
406 Violent Crime/100K 2,074 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$55,180 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$63,400 home value, $803/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
406 violent crimes/100K (7% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Hoopeston, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,180
27% below
$27,731 per capita
Home Value
$63,400
78% below
Zillow: $84,196
Median Rent
$803/mo
31% below
28.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
406/100K
7% above
2,074/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.2%
76% below
86.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
114% above
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
33% above
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Hoopeston Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
73%
Home Value
22%
Rent
69%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
214%
Crime
107%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hoopeston a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hoopeston residents earn a median household income of $55,180 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,731. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 169 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hoopeston is $63,400 , 78% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $84,196. Median rent is $803/month, with 28.0% 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

Hoopeston reports 406 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 7% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,074/100K.

Education

8.2% of adults in Hoopeston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 86.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hoopeston has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,039
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density1,366/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans8.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$55,180
Per Capita$27,731
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$371M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,011

Housing

A+
Home Value$63,400
Rent$803
Ownership68.8%
Zillow$84,196
Housing Units2,581
Rent Burden28.0%

Crime

F
Violent406/100K
Property2,074/100K

Health

Obesity42.6%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,305/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain40.9 in/yr
Elevation719 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.2%
High School+86.1%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute24 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Hoopeston was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.