Hume, IL

Illinois

Hume is a small town in Illinois with a population of 464. Residents earn $61,000 per year, which is 19% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
464 Population 814/sq mi density
$61,000 Median Income $32,994 per capita
$79,600 Home Value
$915 Median Rent 19.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$61,000 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,600 home value, $915/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,000
19% lower than US avg
Home Value $79,600
72% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.0%
61% lower than US avg
Median Rent $915
21% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.6%
11% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.8%
22% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.3%
9% lower than US avg

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

People

Population464
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density814/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Veterans2.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$61,000
Per Capita$32,994
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty11.3%
County GDP$1,039M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$79,600
Rent$915
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units233
Rent Burden19.8%

Health

Obesity35.6%
Uninsured7.9%
Smoking15.0%
Depression24.2%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain40.4 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation652 ft (199 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute28 min
Broadband80.2%
Libraries3

Is Hume a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hume receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Hume offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Hume is $61,000, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. 11.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Hume is $79,600, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $915 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

13.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Hume experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches, including 23.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Hume has a population of 464 with a density of 814 people per square mile. The median age is 39.2 years, 1% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.8%), with 1.5% Hispanic.

Population

464
Total Population
814
People / sq mi
39.2yrs
Median Age
1% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 40.3%
Female 59.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Hume vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.0%
21% above US avg
Spanish5.0%
63% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Hume vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hume is $61,000, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Hume vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,000
19% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,994
Avg Weekly Wage$1,055
IRS Avg AGI$63,188

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.8%
22% below US avg
Poverty Rate11.3%
9% below US avg
Establishments (County)351
County GDP$1,039M

Business (County)

Restaurants38
Healthcare31
Retail45
Manufacturing16

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,788
8% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.76%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.2 min
Drive Alone84.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Hume is $79,600, 72% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $915 (21% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$79,600
72% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$915
21% below US avg
Rent Burden19.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied66.0%
Housing Units233
Median Year Built1956

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,788
8% above US avg
Effective Rate4.76%
In Hume, 35.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.9% of residents lack health insurance. 15.0% are current smokers. 24.2% report depression. 21.8% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.6%
11% above US avg
Diabetes9.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure30.5%
Asthma10.5%
COPD6.5%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.0%
7% above US avg
Binge Drinking21.5%
Physical Inactivity21.8%
Depression24.2%
Mental Distress18.7%
Physical Distress12.6%
Short Sleep39.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.9%
Uninsured7.9%
8% below US avg
Checkup Rate74.8%
Dental Visits61.5%
Premature Death11,162/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.1/10
Exercise Access57.4%
Healthcare Facilities31
Hume has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.4 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.4 inches
6% above US avg
Snowfall23.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation652 ft (199 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density814/sq mi
Coordinates39.7981°N, 87.8685°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17045
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 13.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 52.4-point margin. 80.2% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 75.3%
D 23%

Winner: Republican by 52.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.0%
61% below US avg
High School+95.7%
Graduate Degree+1.3%
School Test Score5.34
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density814/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access80.2%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities31
Restaurants38
Retail Stores45

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.2 min
Drive Alone84.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.5%

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