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Jewett, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Cumberland County County
Jewett, IL
At a Glance
How Jewett Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Jewett's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Jewett a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Jewett residents earn a median household income of $49,167 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,226. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 188 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jewett is $57,600 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $186,684. Median rent is $791/month, with 9.0% 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 1964.
Safety & Crime
Jewett reports 600 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 58% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,400/100K.
Education
7.8% of adults in Jewett hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jewett has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.