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Leaf River, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Ogle County County
Leaf River, IL
At a Glance
How Leaf River Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Leaf River's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Leaf River a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Leaf River residents earn a median household income of $75,903 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,049. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,030 business establishments, including 113 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Leaf River is $93,600 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $134,715. Median rent is $795/month, with 22.5% 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 1952.
Safety & Crime
Leaf River reports 305 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 20% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,943/100K.
Education
12.5% of adults in Leaf River hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Leaf River has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.