At a Glance
Median Income
$95,625
$54,446 per capita
Home Value
$212,600
Zillow: $239,642
Median Rent
$1,577/mo
16.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.7%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
11.8% smoking rate
How Limestone Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Limestone's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Limestone a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Limestone residents earn a median household income of $95,625 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,446. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,200 business establishments, including 248 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Limestone is $212,600 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $239,642. Median rent is $1,577/month, with 16.0% 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 1971.
Education
20.7% of adults in Limestone hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Limestone has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,338
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density497/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$95,625
Per Capita$54,446
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$8,529M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
Housing
A+
Home Value$212,600
Rent$1,577
Ownership95.4%
Zillow$239,642
Housing Units615
Rent Burden16.0%
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death10,618/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain39.1 in/yr
Elevation622 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.7%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute26 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Limestone was founded in 2006.
The median home in Limestone was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Joliet Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.