Keithsburg, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Mercer County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
520 Population 203/sq mi density
$46,875 Median Income $40,650 per capita
$58,800 Home Value $83,005 Zillow
$609 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$46,875 median income, 11.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$58,800 home value, $609/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Keithsburg, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,875
38% below
$40,650 per capita
Home Value
$58,800
79% below
Zillow: $83,005
Median Rent
$609/mo
48% below
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.7%
89% below
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
11.5%
219% above
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
24% above
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Keithsburg Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
62%
Home Value
21%
Rent
52%
Poverty
40%
Bachelor's
11%
Unemployment
319%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Keithsburg a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Keithsburg residents earn a median household income of $46,875 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,650. The unemployment rate stands at 11.5% (219% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 306 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Keithsburg is $58,800 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $83,005. Median rent is $609/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 1972.

Education

3.7% of adults in Keithsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% below the national average). 86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Keithsburg has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population520
Median Age51.6 yrs
Density203/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans15.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$46,875
Per Capita$40,650
Unemployment11.5%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$590M
Avg Weekly Wage$840

Housing

A+
Home Value$58,800
Rent$609
Ownership83.8%
Zillow$83,005
Housing Units345
Rent Burden27.5%

Health

Obesity39.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,042/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain37.3 in/yr
Elevation544 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.7%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 35%
Commute41 min
Broadband76.5%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Keithsburg was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Southeast Iowa Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.