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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 99.3% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.7% |
| 95% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $68,875 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $43,578 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $982 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,828 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.4% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 706 |
| County GDP | $1,970M |
| Restaurants | 80 |
| Healthcare | 58 |
| Retail | 114 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,100 |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.06% |
| Commute Time | 27.3 min |
| Work from Home | 2.4% |
| Census Median | $81,000 |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $107,520 |
| Median List Price | $165,000 |
| Median List Price | $165,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $131 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.9% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Census Median Rent | $742 |
| 36% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,100 |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.06% |
| Obesity | 37.5% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.3% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.3% |
| Depression | 24.9% |
| Mental Distress | 19.7% |
| Physical Distress | 13.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.9% |
| Premature Death | 8,451/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 58 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 751.4/100K |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 136.6/100K |
| Theft | 614.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.1 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 16.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 599 ft (183 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,516/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5868°N, 89.4165°W |
| County FIPS | 17021 |
Winner: Republican by 46.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 7.8% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,516/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 58 |
| Restaurants | 80 |
| Retail Stores | 114 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 27.3 min |
| Work from Home | 2.4% |