Illinois
Litchfield is a small city in Illinois with a population of 6,814. Residents earn $54,190 per year, which is 28% below the national average.
Based on current data, Litchfield receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Litchfield offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Litchfield is $54,190, 28% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, indicating a healthy job market. 8.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Litchfield is $100,500, 64% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $645 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
24.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Litchfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches, including 16.5 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 | $54,190 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,741 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,603 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,701 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.9% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 697 |
| County GDP | $2,021M |
| Restaurants | 77 |
| Healthcare | 66 |
| Retail | 112 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,300 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.28% |
| Commute Time | 20.5 min |
| Work from Home | 8.4% |
| Census Median | $100,500 |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $132,001 |
| Census Median Rent | $645 |
| 45% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,300 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.28% |
| Obesity | 39.2% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.6% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.6% |
| Depression | 25.0% |
| Mental Distress | 19.8% |
| Physical Distress | 13.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.4% |
| Premature Death | 11,025/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 38.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 66 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.0 inches |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 16.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Area | 9.0 sq mi (23.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 760/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1760°N, 89.6655°W |
| County FIPS | 17135 |
Winner: Republican by 44 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 24.0% |
| 29% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 760/sq mi |
| Total Area | 9.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 5 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 66 |
| Restaurants | 77 |
| Retail Stores | 112 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 20.5 min |
| Work from Home | 8.4% |