Louisville, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Clay County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,288 Population 1,552/sq mi density
$44,318 Median Income $23,224 per capita
$86,300 Home Value $129,059 Zillow
$629 Median Rent 26.1% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$44,318 median income, 10.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,300 home value, $629/mo rent
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: $129,059
Median Rent
$629/mo
46% below
26.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.1%
43% below
80.4% high school+
Unemployment
10.6%
194% above
21.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.7%
33% above
20.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

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
294%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Louisville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
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 10.6% (194% 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 $129,059. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,288
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density1,552/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

D
Median Income$44,318
Per Capita$23,224
Unemployment10.6%
Poverty21.6%
County GDP$699M
Avg Weekly Wage$977

Housing

A+
Home Value$86,300
Rent$629
Ownership65.0%
Zillow$129,059
Housing Units537
Rent Burden26.1%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain46.4 in/yr
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.
24.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.