Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Joy is a small town in Illinois with a population of 377. Residents earn $64,583 per year, which is 14% below the national average.
Based on current data, Joy receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include long commute times, high obesity rates. Joy offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Joy is $64,583, 14% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, indicating a healthy job market. 12.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Joy is $82,300, 71% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $885 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.
5.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Joy experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches, including 21.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.4% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.6% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $64,583 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,854 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $840 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $73,339 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.9% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 306 |
| County GDP | $590M |
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Healthcare | 21 |
| Retail | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,932 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.99% |
| Commute Time | 42.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.1% |
| Census Median | $82,300 |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $175,488 |
| $/Sq Ft | $70 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 135.7% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $885 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 20.8% |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,932 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.99% |
| Obesity | 39.8% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.1% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 8.0% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.9% |
| Depression | 25.1% |
| Mental Distress | 20.2% |
| Physical Distress | 14.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.8% |
| Premature Death | 7,042/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 40.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 21 |
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.1 inches |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 21.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 685 ft (209 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 877/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1969°N, 90.8788°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 17131 |
Winner: Republican by 27.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 5.9% |
| 82% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 877/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 86.5% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 21 |
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Retail Stores | 32 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 42.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.1% |