Illinois
Leaf River is a small town in Illinois with a population of 475. Residents earn $75,903 per year, which is 1% above the national average.
Based on current data, Leaf River receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Leaf River offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Leaf River is $75,903, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. 10.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Leaf River is $93,600, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $795 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.
12.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Leaf River experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches, including 37.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.8% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.2% |
| 91% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $75,903 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $45,049 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,119 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,066 |
| Unemployment | 1.1% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.7% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,030 |
| County GDP | $3,853M |
| Restaurants | 113 |
| Healthcare | 87 |
| Retail | 121 |
| Manufacturing | 61 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,958 |
| 70% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.37% |
| Commute Time | 30.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.2% |
| Census Median | $93,600 |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $134,715 |
| Census Median Rent | $795 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 22.5% |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,958 |
| 70% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.37% |
| Obesity | 37.9% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.7% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.0% |
| Depression | 22.9% |
| Mental Distress | 17.0% |
| Physical Distress | 10.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.8% |
| Premature Death | 7,241/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 67.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 87 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.2 inches |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 37.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 736 ft (224 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 546/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1233°N, 89.4040°W |
| County FIPS | 17141 |
Winner: Republican by 29.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.5% |
| 63% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 546/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 61.6% |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 87 |
| Restaurants | 113 |
| Retail Stores | 121 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 30.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.2% |