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Louisville, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Clay County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,288 Population 1,552/sq mi density
$44,318 Median Income $23,224 per capita
$86,300 Home Value $124,918 Zillow
$629 Median Rent 26.1% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
60 Violent Crime/100K 2,351 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$44,318 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,300 home value, $629/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
60 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Louisville, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,318
41% below
$23,224 per capita
Home Value
$86,300
69% below
Zillow: $124,918
Median Rent
$629/mo
46% below
26.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
60/100K
84% below
2,351/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.1%
43% below
80.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
72% above
21.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.7%
33% above
20.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Louisville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Louisville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
59%
Home Value
31%
Rent
54%
Poverty
174%
Bachelor's
57%
Unemployment
172%
Crime
16%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Louisville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Louisville residents earn a median household income of $44,318 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,224. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 314 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Louisville is $86,300 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $124,918. Median rent is $629/month, with 26.1% 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 1971.

Safety & Crime

Louisville reports 60 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,351/100K.

Education

19.1% of adults in Louisville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 80.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Louisville has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population1,288
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density1,552/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

C+
Median Income$44,318
Per Capita$23,224
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty21.6%
County GDP$699M
Avg Weekly Wage$977

Housing

A+
Home Value$86,300
Rent$629
Ownership65.0%
Zillow$124,918
Housing Units537
Rent Burden26.1%

Crime

F
Violent60/100K
Property2,351/100K

Health

Obesity42.7%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking20.6%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death8,233/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain46.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation474 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.1%
High School+80.4%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute19 min
Broadband87.7%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Louisville was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.