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Ladd, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Putnam County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,393 Population 1,151/sq mi density
$73,646 Median Income $35,548 per capita
$123,600 Home Value $137,209 Zillow
$847 Median Rent 23.7% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$73,646 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,600 home value, $847/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Ladd, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,646
2% below
$35,548 per capita
Home Value
$123,600
56% below
Zillow: $137,209
Median Rent
$847/mo
27% below
23.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
500/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
44% below
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
20% above
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Ladd Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
98%
Home Value
44%
Rent
73%
Poverty
61%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
42%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ladd a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ladd residents earn a median household income of $73,646 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,548. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 165 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ladd is $123,600 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $137,209. Median rent is $847/month, with 23.7% 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 1954.

Safety & Crime

Ladd reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 500/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

18.8% of adults in Ladd hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ladd has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population1,393
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density1,151/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$73,646
Per Capita$35,548
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$428M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,339

Housing

A+
Home Value$123,600
Rent$847
Ownership78.5%
Zillow$137,209
Housing Units598
Rent Burden23.7%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property500/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary83/100K

Health

Obesity38.5%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,768/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation648 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute19 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Ladd was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.380 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.