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Limestone, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Kankakee County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,338 Population 497/sq mi density
$95,625 Median Income $54,446 per capita
$212,600 Home Value $223,284 Zillow
$1,577 Median Rent 16.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
162 Violent Crime/100K 2,047 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$95,625 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$212,600 home value, $1,577/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
162 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Limestone, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$95,625
27% above
$54,446 per capita
Home Value
$212,600
25% below
Zillow: $223,284
Median Rent
$1,577/mo
36% above
16.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
162/100K
57% below
2,047/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.7%
39% below
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
9% above
11.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
127%
Home Value
75%
Rent
136%
Poverty
41%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
86%
Crime
43%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Limestone a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
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 3.1% (14% below 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 $223,284. 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.

Safety & Crime

Limestone reports 162 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,047/100K.

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population1,338
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density497/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$95,625
Per Capita$54,446
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$8,529M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075

Housing

A+
Home Value$212,600
Rent$1,577
Ownership95.4%
Zillow$223,284
Housing Units615
Rent Burden16.0%

Crime

F
Violent162/100K
Property2,047/100K

Health

Obesity35.0%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death10,618/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.