Kincaid, IL

Illinois

Kincaid is a small town in Illinois with a population of 1,243. Residents earn $68,875 per year, which is 8% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,243 Population 1,516/sq mi density
$68,875 Median Income $43,578 per capita
$81,000 Home Value $107,520 Zillow
$742 Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$68,875 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,000 home value, $742/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $68,875
8% lower than US avg
Home Value $81,000
71% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.8%
77% lower than US avg
Median Rent $742
36% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.5%
17% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.5%
31% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.4%
40% lower than US avg

How Kincaid Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,243
Median Age50.9 yrs
Density1,516/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

A
Median Income$68,875
Per Capita$43,578
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$1,970M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$81,000
Rent$742
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$107,520

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property751/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary137/100K

Health

Obesity37.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.9%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain38.1 in/yr
Elevation599 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+93.3%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute27 min
Libraries5

Is Kincaid a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Kincaid receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Kincaid offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Kincaid is $68,875, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Kincaid is $81,000, 71% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $742 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Kincaid is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 751 per 100,000, 62% below the national average.

Education

7.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Kincaid experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches, including 16.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Kincaid has a population of 1,243 with a density of 1,516 people per square mile. The median age is 50.9 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.6%).

Population

1,243
Total Population
1,516
People / sq mi
50.9yrs
Median Age
31% above US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.9%
Female 50.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Kincaid vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.3%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.7%
95% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Kincaid vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Kincaid is $68,875, which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Kincaid vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$68,875
8% below US avg
Per Capita Income$43,578
Avg Weekly Wage$982
IRS Avg AGI$68,828

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.4%
40% below US avg
Establishments (County)706
County GDP$1,970M

Business (County)

Restaurants80
Healthcare58
Retail114
Manufacturing25

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,100
17% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.06%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.3 min
Work from Home2.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Kincaid is $81,000, 71% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $742 (36% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $107,520.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$81,000
71% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$107,520
Median List Price$165,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$165,000
$/Sq Ft$131
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio95.9%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$742
36% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied77.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,100
17% above US avg
Effective Rate5.06%
In Kincaid, 37.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.9% report depression. 23.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Kincaid vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.5%
17% above US avg
Diabetes9.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure31.3%
Asthma11.0%
COPD7.1%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.8%
Physical Inactivity23.3%
Depression24.9%
Mental Distress19.7%
Physical Distress13.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.4%
Checkup Rate74.9%
Premature Death8,451/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access65.9%
Healthcare Facilities58
Kincaid has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 751 per 100,000 (62% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Kincaid vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property751.4/100K
62% below US avg
Burglary136.6/100K
Theft614.8/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
Kincaid has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-3°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.6°F
1% below US avg
January Average28°F (-3°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.1 inches
0% below US avg
Snowfall16.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation599 ft (183 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density1,516/sq mi
Coordinates39.5868°N, 89.4165°W
County FIPS17021
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 7.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 46.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 72.6%
D 25.9%

Winner: Republican by 46.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.8%
77% below US avg
High School+93.3%
School Test Score5.34
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density1,516/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities58
Restaurants80
Retail Stores114

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3
C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.3 min
Work from Home2.4%

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