Macomb, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · McDonough County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
15,006 Population 1,405/sq mi density
$39,753 Median Income $27,252 per capita
$99,800 Home Value $112,965 Zillow
$733 Median Rent 33.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
74 Violent Crime/100K 439 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$39,753 median income, 12.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,800 home value, $733/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
74 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Macomb, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$39,753
47% below
$27,252 per capita
Home Value
$99,800
65% below
Zillow: $112,965
Median Rent
$733/mo
37% below
33.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
74/100K
80% below
439/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.4%
5% above
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
12.1%
236% above
20.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
29% above
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Macomb Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
53%
Home Value
35%
Rent
63%
Poverty
165%
Bachelor's
105%
Unemployment
336%
Crime
20%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Macomb a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Macomb residents earn a median household income of $39,753 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,252. The unemployment rate stands at 12.1% (236% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 550 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Macomb is $99,800 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $112,965. Median rent is $733/month, with 33.0% 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

Macomb reports 74 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 439/100K.

Education

35.4% of adults in Macomb hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% above the national average). 94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Macomb has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population15,006
Median Age27.7 yrs
Density1,405/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born3.9%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

D
Median Income$39,753
Per Capita$27,252
Unemployment12.1%
Poverty20.5%
County GDP$1,455M
Avg Weekly Wage$931

Housing

A+
Home Value$99,800
Rent$733
Ownership46.2%
Zillow$112,965
Housing Units7,406
Rent Burden33.0%

Crime

F
Violent74/100K
Property439/100K

Health

Obesity41.5%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death7,860/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain39.1 in/yr
Elevation646 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.4%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+20.0%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute15 min
Broadband81.8%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Macomb was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Southeast Iowa Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.