At a Glance
Median Income
$74,219
$32,074 per capita
Home Value
$96,500
Zillow: $143,794
Median Rent
$675/mo
17.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.4%
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
13.6% smoking rate
How Illiopolis Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Illiopolis's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Illiopolis a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Illiopolis residents earn a median household income of $74,219 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,074. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 706 business establishments, including 80 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Illiopolis is $96,500 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $143,794. Median rent is $675/month, with 17.0% 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 1954.
Education
18.4% of adults in Illiopolis hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Illiopolis has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population854
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density1,256/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans9.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$74,219
Per Capita$32,074
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$1,970M
Avg Weekly Wage$982
Housing
A+
Home Value$96,500
Rent$675
Ownership80.1%
Zillow$143,794
Housing Units370
Rent Burden17.0%
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death8,451/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain38.6 in/yr
Elevation595 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.4%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute24 min
Broadband84.6%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Illiopolis was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.