Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Limestone is a small town in Illinois with a population of 1,338. Residents earn $95,625 per year, which is 27% above the national average.
Based on current data, Limestone receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Limestone stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Limestone is $95,625, 27% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Limestone is $212,600, 25% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,577 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
20.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Limestone experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches, including 20.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.0% |
| 85% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $95,625 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $54,446 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,075 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,985 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.1% |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,200 |
| County GDP | $8,529M |
| Restaurants | 248 |
| Healthcare | 312 |
| Retail | 343 |
| Manufacturing | 104 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,321 |
| 81% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.97% |
| Commute Time | 26.3 min |
| Work from Home | 13.3% |
| Census Median | $212,600 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $223,284 |
| Median List Price | $404,950 |
| Median List Price | $404,950 |
| $/Sq Ft | $148 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.1% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,577 |
| 36% above US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 95.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,321 |
| 81% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.97% |
| Obesity | 35.0% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.3% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.5% |
| Depression | 22.6% |
| Mental Distress | 17.4% |
| Physical Distress | 11.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.7% |
| Premature Death | 10,618/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 83.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 312 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.7 inches |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 20.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 622 ft (190 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 497/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1487°N, 87.9559°W |
| County FIPS | 17091 |
Winner: Republican by 20.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.7% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 497/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 312 |
| Restaurants | 248 |
| Retail Stores | 343 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Avg Commute | 26.3 min |
| Work from Home | 13.3% |