Median Income $41,927

44% lower than US avg

Home Value $75,000

73% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 6.5%

81% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 37.2%

16% higher than US avg

Unemployment 1.4%

61% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 43.5%

251% higher than US avg

How Hooppole Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population174

Median Age42.0 yrs

Density470/mi²

Male / Female59% / 41%

Largest GroupWhite 98%

Veterans10.0%

Economy

C+

Median Income$41,927

Per Capita$20,409

Unemployment1.4%

Poverty43.5%

County GDP$2,978M

Commute38 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$75,000

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units76

Rent Burden40.0%

Health

Obesity37.2%

Uninsured7.9%

Smoking15.6%

Depression24.3%

Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)

AQI43 (Good)

Rain36.8 in/yr

Sunny Days275/yr

Elevation625 ft (191 m)

Education

Bachelor's+6.5%

High School+96.8%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%

Commute38 min

Broadband67.0%

Libraries6

Is Hooppole a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hooppole receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, long commute times. Hooppole offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Hooppole is $41,927, 44% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. The poverty rate of 43.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Hooppole is $75,000, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

6.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Hooppole experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches, including 35.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Hooppole has a population of 174 with a density of 470 people per square mile. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.7%).

Population

174

Total Population

470

People / sq mi

42.0yrs

Median Age

8% above US avg

0.4mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 58.6%

Female 41.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Hooppole vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	100.0%
	27% above US avg
Spanish	0.0%
	100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Hooppole vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hooppole is $41,927, which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 43.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes.

Income: Hooppole vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$41,927
	44% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$20,409
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,042
IRS Avg AGI	$64,591

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	1.4%
	61% below US avg
Poverty Rate	43.5%
	251% above US avg
Establishments (County)	1,185
County GDP	$2,978M

Business (County)

Restaurants	132
Healthcare	107
Retail	167
Manufacturing	77

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$4,810
	37% above US avg
Cost of Living	100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	6.41%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	37.5 min
Drive Alone	81.1%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	12.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Hooppole is $75,000, 73% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$75,000
	73% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	40.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$774
1 Bedroom	$854
2 Bedrooms	$1,063
3 Bedrooms	$1,370
4 Bedrooms	$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	91.0%
Housing Units	76
Median Year Built	1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$4,810
	37% above US avg
Effective Rate	6.41%

In Hooppole, 37.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.9% of residents lack health insurance. 15.6% are current smokers. 24.3% report depression. 22.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Hooppole vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	37.2%
	16% above US avg
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart Disease	5.6%
High Blood Pressure	30.7%
Asthma	10.6%
COPD	6.8%
Cancer	7.5%
Stroke	2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	15.6%
	11% above US avg
Binge Drinking	21.5%
Physical Inactivity	22.5%
Depression	24.3%
Mental Distress	18.9%
Physical Distress	12.8%
Short Sleep	36.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	86.2%
Uninsured	7.9%
	8% below US avg
Checkup Rate	74.5%
Dental Visits	61.1%
Premature Death	9,513/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.1/10
Exercise Access	74.2%
Healthcare Facilities	107

Hooppole has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 36.8 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	49.3°F
	9% below US avg
January Average	21°F (-6°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	36.8 inches
	3% below US avg
Snowfall	35.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	625 ft (191 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density	470/sq mi
Coordinates	41.5218°N, 89.9140°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	17195

It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 6.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 14.7-point margin. 67.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 56.4%

D 41.7%

Winner: Republican by 14.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	6.5%
	81% below US avg
High School+	96.8%
Graduate Degree+	0.0%
School Test Score	5.34

D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4	Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density	470/sq mi
Total Area	0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	67.0%
Public Libraries	6
Healthcare Facilities	107
Restaurants	132
Retail Stores	167

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	13

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	37.5 min
Drive Alone	81.1%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	12.2%

Hooppole, IL

How Hooppole Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Hooppole a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Hooppole vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Hooppole vs U.S. Average

Income: Hooppole vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Hooppole vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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