Median Income $61,500

18% lower than US avg

Home Value $105,600

63% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 22.2%

34% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 42.0%

31% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 5.3%

57% lower than US avg

How Littleton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population104

Median Age42.5 yrs

Density89/mi²

Male / Female51% / 49%

Largest GroupWhite 96%

Veterans90.0%

Economy

Median Income$61,500

Per Capita$31,863

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty5.3%

County GDP$346M

Commute34 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$105,600

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units53

Rent Burden23.1%

Health

Obesity42.0%

Uninsured9.8%

Smoking21.3%

Depression27.0%

Heart Disease7.3%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)

AQI43 (Good)

Rain40.9 in/yr

Sunny Days275/yr

Elevation683 ft (208 m)

Education

C+

Bachelor's+22.2%

High School+87.7%

Graduate+3.7%

School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%

Commute34 min

Broadband50.0%

Libraries1

Is Littleton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Littleton receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Littleton stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Littleton is $61,500, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Littleton is $105,600, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

22.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Littleton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Littleton has a population of 104 with a density of 89 people per square mile. The median age is 42.5 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.2%).

Population

104

Total Population

People / sq mi

42.5yrs

Median Age

9% above US avg

1.2mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51%

Female 49%

Race & Ethnicity

Littleton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	97.0%
	24% above US avg
Spanish	3.0%
	78% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Littleton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Littleton is $61,500, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Income: Littleton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$61,500
	18% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$31,863
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,001
IRS Avg AGI	$62,971

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	5.3%
	57% below US avg
Establishments (County)	163
County GDP	$346M

Business (County)

Restaurants	16
Healthcare	13
Retail	19
Manufacturing	4

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$4,675
	34% above US avg
Cost of Living	100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	4.43%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	34.0 min
Drive Alone	71.2%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	3.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Littleton is $105,600, 63% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$105,600
	63% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	23.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$774
1 Bedroom	$854
2 Bedrooms	$1,063
3 Bedrooms	$1,370
4 Bedrooms	$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	88.0%
Housing Units	53
Median Year Built	1981

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$4,675
	34% above US avg
Effective Rate	4.43%

In Littleton, 42.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.8% of residents lack health insurance. 21.3% are current smokers. 27.0% report depression. 28.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Littleton vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	42.0%
	31% above US avg
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart Disease	7.3%
High Blood Pressure	35.4%
Asthma	11.6%
COPD	10.2%
Cancer	7.4%
Stroke	4.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	21.3%
	52% above US avg
Binge Drinking	18.8%
Physical Inactivity	28.8%
Depression	27.0%
Mental Distress	21.7%
Physical Distress	16.2%
Short Sleep	38.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	98.0%
Uninsured	9.8%
	14% above US avg
Checkup Rate	75.4%
Dental Visits	52.9%
Premature Death	11,015/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.3/10
Exercise Access	63.6%
Healthcare Facilities	13

Littleton has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.9 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	51.7°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	25°F (-4°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	40.9 inches
	8% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	683 ft (208 m)
Area	1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density	89/sq mi
Coordinates	40.2340°N, 90.6223°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	17169

It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 22.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 46.8-point margin. 50.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 72.4%

D 25.6%

Winner: Republican by 46.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	22.2%
	34% below US avg
High School+	87.7%
Graduate Degree+	3.7%
School Test Score	5.34

C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9	Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density	89/sq mi
Total Area	1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	50.0%
Public Libraries	1
Healthcare Facilities	13
Restaurants	16
Retail Stores	19

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	34.0 min
Drive Alone	71.2%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	3.4%

Littleton, IL

How Littleton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Littleton a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Littleton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Littleton vs U.S. Average

Income: Littleton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Littleton vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities