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Litchfield, IL
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Litchfield, IL
At a Glance
How Litchfield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Litchfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Litchfield a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Litchfield residents earn a median household income of $54,190 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,741. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 697 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Litchfield is $100,500 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $132,001. Median rent is $645/month, with 35.8% 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 1960.
Safety & Crime
Litchfield reports 104 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,414/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
24.0% of adults in Litchfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below the national average). 93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Litchfield has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.