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Iroquois, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan Area

Iroquois is a small town in Illinois with a population of 205. Residents earn $54,500 per year, which is 27% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
205 Population 360/sq mi density
$54,500 Median Income $30,126 per capita
$95,200 Home Value
$850 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$54,500 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,200 home value, $850/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $54,500
27% lower than US avg
Home Value $95,200
66% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.9%
77% lower than US avg
Median Rent $850
27% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 41.4%
29% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.5%
31% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.1%
6% higher than US avg

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

People

Population205
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density360/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Largest GroupWhite 79%
Veterans20.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$54,500
Per Capita$30,126
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty13.1%
County GDP$504M
Commute38 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$95,200
Rent$850
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units114
Rent Burden32.5%

Health

Obesity41.4%
Uninsured9.2%
Smoking17.8%
Depression26.9%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain38.4 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation665 ft (203 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.9%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.85

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute38 min
Broadband88.0%
Libraries6

Is Iroquois a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Iroquois receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times, high obesity rates. Iroquois offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Iroquois is $54,500, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. 13.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. 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 Iroquois is $95,200, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

7.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Iroquois experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches, including 17.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Iroquois has a population of 205 with a density of 360 people per square mile. The median age is 49.6 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (78.5%), with 6.8% Black.

Population

205
Total Population
360
People / sq mi
49.6yrs
Median Age
28% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 42.9%
Female 57.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Iroquois vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.1%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.9%
93% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Iroquois vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Iroquois is $54,500, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes.

Income: Iroquois vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$54,500
27% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,126
Avg Weekly Wage$936
IRS Avg AGI$63,377

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below US avg
Poverty Rate13.1%
6% above US avg
Establishments (County)291
County GDP$504M

Business (County)

Restaurants25
Healthcare12
Retail40
Manufacturing13

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,950
16% below US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.10%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time37.7 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Iroquois is $95,200, 66% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $850 (27% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$95,200
66% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$850
27% below US avg
Rent Burden32.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$694
1 Bedroom$698
2 Bedrooms$916
3 Bedrooms$1,136
4 Bedrooms$1,492

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.6%
Housing Units114
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,950
16% below US avg
Effective Rate3.10%
In Iroquois, 41.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.2% of residents lack health insurance. 17.8% are current smokers. 26.9% report depression. 25.4% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.4%
29% above US avg
Diabetes10.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure32.9%
Asthma11.7%
COPD8.0%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking17.8%
27% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.6%
Physical Inactivity25.4%
Depression26.9%
Mental Distress21.2%
Physical Distress14.3%
Short Sleep37.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.5%
Uninsured9.2%
7% above US avg
Primary Care1:13,808
Dentists1:6,911
Mental Health1:13,960
Checkup Rate75.7%
Dental Visits60.5%
Premature Death10,914/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access19.1%
Healthcare Facilities12
Iroquois has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.4 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.7°F
6% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.4 inches
1% above US avg
Snowfall17.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation665 ft (203 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density360/sq mi
Coordinates40.8289°N, 87.5842°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS18111
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 7.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 57-point margin. 88.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 77.7%
D 20.8%

Winner: Republican by 57 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.9%
77% below US avg
High School+97.4%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.85
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density360/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access88.0%
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities12
Restaurants25
Retail Stores40

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute37.7 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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