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Hoopeston, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Warren County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,039 Population 1,366/sq mi density
$55,180 Median Income $27,731 per capita
$63,400 Home Value $80,378 Zillow
$803 Median Rent 28.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
733 Violent Crime/100K 3,310 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$55,180 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$63,400 home value, $803/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
733 violent crimes/100K (93% 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: $80,378
Median Rent
$803/mo
31% below
28.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
733/100K
93% above
3,310/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.2%
76% below
86.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
33% above
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr

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
114%
Crime
193%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hoopeston 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

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 4.1% (14% 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 $80,378. 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 733 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 93% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,310/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population5,039
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density1,366/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$55,180
Per Capita$27,731
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$371M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,011

Housing

A+
Home Value$63,400
Rent$803
Ownership68.8%
Zillow$80,378
Housing Units2,581
Rent Burden28.0%

Crime

F
Violent733/100K
Property3,310/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault476/100K
Burglary1,090/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.