Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Jerseyville is a small city in Illinois with a population of 7,432. Residents earn $71,623 per year, which is 5% below the national average.
Based on current data, Jerseyville receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Jerseyville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Jerseyville is $71,623, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. 11.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Jerseyville is $124,200, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $826 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.
Jerseyville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 140 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,899 per 100,000, 48% above the national average.
19.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Jerseyville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches, including 12.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.7% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $71,623 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,695 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $870 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,020 |
| Unemployment | 1.6% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.7% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 389 |
| County GDP | $673M |
| Restaurants | 54 |
| Healthcare | 41 |
| Retail | 58 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,281 |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.25% |
| Commute Time | 24.1 min |
| Work from Home | 9.6% |
| Census Median | $124,200 |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $138,029 |
| Median List Price | $140,000 |
| Median List Price | $140,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $119 |
| Homes Sold | 9 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.0% |
| Price Drops | 14.3% |
| Inventory | 28 |
| Census Median Rent | $826 |
| 29% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,281 |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.25% |
| Obesity | 39.8% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.9% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.0% |
| Depression | 25.0% |
| Mental Distress | 19.1% |
| Physical Distress | 13.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.6% |
| Premature Death | 9,795/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 68.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 41 |
| Total Violent | 139.7/100K |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 34.9/100K |
| Robbery | 11.6/100K |
| Assault | 93.1/100K |
| Total Property | 2,899.1/100K |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 477.4/100K |
| Theft | 2,282.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 139.7/100K |
| Arson | 69.9/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.2 inches |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 12.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 658 ft (201 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,418/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1172°N, 90.3267°W |
| County FIPS | 17083 |
Winner: Republican by 50.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.2% |
| 43% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,418/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 41 |
| Restaurants | 54 |
| Retail Stores | 58 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 24.1 min |
| Work from Home | 9.6% |