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Longview, IL

Illinois

Longview is a small town in Illinois with a population of 90. Residents earn $75,417 per year, which is 0% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
90 Population 360/sq mi density
$75,417 Median Income $40,560 per capita
$57,500 Home Value
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$75,417 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,500 home value
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $75,417
0% lower than US avg
Home Value $57,500
80% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.3%
84% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.4%
1% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.3%
64% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.5%
15% lower than US avg

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

People

Population90
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density360/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans79.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$75,417
Per Capita$40,560
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$1,440M
Commute39 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$57,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units51
Rent Burden26.0%

Health

Obesity32.4%
Uninsured6.4%
Smoking13.4%
Depression25.2%
Heart Disease4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain40.6 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation676 ft (206 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.3%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute39 min
Broadband43.0%
Libraries4

Is Longview a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Longview receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Longview offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Longview is $75,417, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. 10.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Longview is $57,500, 80% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Longview experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches, including 16.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Longview has a population of 90 with a density of 360 people per square mile. The median age is 45.5 years, 17% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.6%), with 2.2% Hispanic.

Population

90
Total Population
360
People / sq mi
45.5yrs
Median Age
17% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Longview vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Longview vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Longview is $75,417, which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes.

Income: Longview vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$75,417
0% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,560
Avg Weekly Wage$1,044
IRS Avg AGI$76,563

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below US avg
Poverty Rate10.5%
15% below US avg
Establishments (County)603
County GDP$1,440M

Business (County)

Restaurants55
Healthcare45
Retail84
Manufacturing84

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,396
26% above US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate7.65%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time38.7 min
Drive Alone76.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Longview is $57,500, 80% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$57,500
80% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden26.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.4%
Housing Units51
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,396
26% above US avg
Effective Rate7.65%
In Longview, 32.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.4% of residents lack health insurance. 13.4% are current smokers. 25.2% report depression. 18.7% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.4%
1% above US avg
Diabetes8.3%
Heart Disease4.8%
High Blood Pressure28.2%
Asthma10.4%
COPD5.9%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking13.4%
4% below US avg
Binge Drinking22.1%
Physical Inactivity18.7%
Depression25.2%
Mental Distress17.9%
Physical Distress11.6%
Short Sleep33.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate82.9%
Uninsured6.4%
26% below US avg
Primary Care1:2,817
Dentists1:1,975
Mental Health1:9,814
Checkup Rate74.0%
Dental Visits65.2%
Premature Death6,968/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access81.7%
Healthcare Facilities45
Longview has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.6 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.6 inches
7% above US avg
Snowfall16.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation676 ft (206 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density360/sq mi
Coordinates39.8859°N, 88.0662°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17041
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 5.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 46.2-point margin. 43.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 72.3%
D 26.2%

Winner: Republican by 46.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.3%
84% below US avg
High School+92.0%
Graduate Degree+1.5%
School Test Score5.34
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density360/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access43.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities45
Restaurants55
Retail Stores84

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute38.7 min
Drive Alone76.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.4%

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