Kane, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Jersey County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
246 Population 456/sq mi density
$57,794 Median Income $26,865 per capita
$81,100 Home Value $138,029 Zillow
$833 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$57,794 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,100 home value, $833/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Kane, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,794
23% below
$26,865 per capita
Home Value
$81,100
71% below
Zillow: $138,029
Median Rent
$833/mo
28% below
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.1%
91% below
83.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
78% below
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
23% above
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Kane Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Kane's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
77%
Home Value
29%
Rent
72%
Poverty
66%
Bachelor's
9%
Unemployment
22%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kane a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kane residents earn a median household income of $57,794 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,865. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 389 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kane is $81,100 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $138,029. Median rent is $833/month, with 27.5% 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 1938.

Education

3.1% of adults in Kane hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below the national average). 83.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kane has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population246
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density456/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$57,794
Per Capita$26,865
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$673M
Avg Weekly Wage$870

Housing

A+
Home Value$81,100
Rent$833
Ownership81.8%
Zillow$138,029
Housing Units153
Rent Burden27.5%

Health

Obesity39.4%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death9,795/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain42.2 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation562 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.1%
High School+83.9%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute29 min
Broadband83.0%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Kane was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.