At a Glance
Median Income
$46,786
$21,396 per capita
Home Value
$84,200
Zillow: $176,298
Bachelor's Degree+
6.7%
84.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
14.6% smoking rate
How Long Point Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Long Point's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Long Point a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Long Point residents earn a median household income of $46,786 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,396. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,450 business establishments, including 328 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Long Point is $84,200 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $176,298. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
6.7% of adults in Long Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
84.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Long Point has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population228
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density1,200/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$46,786
Per Capita$21,396
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$7,670M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,126
Housing
A+
Home Value$84,200
Rent
Ownership93.6%
Zillow$176,298
Housing Units86
Rent Burden27.1%
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,943/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain39.4 in/yr
Elevation638 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.7%
High School+84.7%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute31 min
Broadband84.6%
Internet Speed66 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Long Point was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
25.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 328 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.