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Kilbourne, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Fulton County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
272 Population 306/sq mi density
$40,625 Median Income $20,075 per capita
$69,200 Home Value $152,525 Zillow
$695 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
409 Violent Crime/100K 3,558 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$40,625 median income, 9.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$69,200 home value, $695/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
409 violent crimes/100K (8% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Kilbourne, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,625
46% below
$20,075 per capita
Home Value
$69,200
75% below
Zillow: $152,525
Median Rent
$695/mo
40% below
22.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
409/100K
8% above
3,558/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.1%
79% below
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
9.8%
172% above
30.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18% above
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Kilbourne Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
54%
Home Value
25%
Rent
60%
Poverty
244%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
272%
Crime
108%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kilbourne a Good Place to Live?

C
2.2 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kilbourne residents earn a median household income of $40,625 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,075. The unemployment rate stands at 9.8% (172% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 655 business establishments, including 72 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kilbourne is $69,200 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $152,525. Median rent is $695/month, with 22.5% 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 1964.

Safety & Crime

Kilbourne reports 409 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 8% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,558/100K.

Education

7.1% of adults in Kilbourne hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kilbourne has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population272
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density306/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.3%

Economy

F
Median Income$40,625
Per Capita$20,075
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty30.3%
County GDP$1,138M
Avg Weekly Wage$863

Housing

A+
Home Value$69,200
Rent$695
Ownership67.0%
Zillow$152,525
Housing Units148
Rent Burden22.5%

Crime

F
Violent409/100K
Property3,558/100K

Health

Obesity37.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,637/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation495 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.1%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute36 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed97 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Kilbourne was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is General Downing - Peoria International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.