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Latham, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Christian County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
322 Population 1,193/sq mi density
$76,667 Median Income $32,500 per capita
$79,000 Home Value $156,235 Zillow
$936 Median Rent 16.6% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$76,667 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,000 home value, $936/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Latham, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$76,667
2% above
$32,500 per capita
Home Value
$79,000
72% below
Zillow: $156,235
Median Rent
$936/mo
20% below
16.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
337/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.5%
39% below
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
16% above
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Latham Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
102%
Home Value
28%
Rent
80%
Poverty
16%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
69%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Latham a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Latham residents earn a median household income of $76,667 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,500. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 706 business establishments, including 80 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Latham is $79,000 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $156,235. Median rent is $936/month, with 16.6% 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 1938.

Safety & Crime

Latham reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 337/100K.

Education

20.5% of adults in Latham hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Latham has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population322
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density1,193/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$76,667
Per Capita$32,500
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$1,970M
Avg Weekly Wage$982

Housing

A+
Home Value$79,000
Rent$936
Ownership88.4%
Zillow$156,235
Housing Units208
Rent Burden16.6%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property337/100K

Health

Obesity37.2%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,451/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain40.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation619 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.5%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute26 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Latham was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.