Illinois
Macomb is a small city in Illinois with a population of 15,006. Residents earn $39,753 per year, which is 47% below the national average.
Based on current data, Macomb receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Macomb offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Macomb is $39,753, 47% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 20.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Macomb is $99,800, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $733 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Macomb is below the national average at 280 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,557 per 100,000, 21% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 35.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Macomb experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 94.6% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.4% |
| 60% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $39,753 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,252 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $931 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,557 |
| Unemployment | 7.4% |
| 106% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.5% |
| 65% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 550 |
| County GDP | $1,455M |
| Restaurants | 73 |
| Healthcare | 66 |
| Retail | 95 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,316 |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.33% |
| Commute Time | 14.8 min |
| Work from Home | 6.8% |
| Census Median | $99,800 |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $107,561 |
| Median List Price | $175,000 |
| Median List Price | $175,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $53 |
| Homes Sold | 10 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 93.8% |
| Price Drops | 15.4% |
| Inventory | 52 |
| Census Median Rent | $733 |
| 37% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 46.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,316 |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.33% |
| Obesity | 41.5% |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.8% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.4% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 8.4% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.4% |
| Depression | 25.0% |
| Mental Distress | 20.0% |
| Physical Distress | 14.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.6% |
| Premature Death | 7,860/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 83.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 66 |
| Total Violent | 280.3/100K |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Murder | 5.2/100K |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Rape | 41.5/100K |
| Robbery | 26.0/100K |
| Assault | 207.7/100K |
| Total Property | 1,557.5/100K |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 259.6/100K |
| Theft | 1,266.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 31.2/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.9 inches |
| 8% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) |
| Area | 10.7 sq mi (27.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,405/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4701°N, 90.6831°W |
| County FIPS | 17109 |
Winner: Republican by 18.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 35.4% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 1,405/sq mi |
| Total Area | 10.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 66 |
| Restaurants | 73 |
| Retail Stores | 95 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 14.8 min |
| Work from Home | 6.8% |