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Macomb, IL
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Macomb, IL
At a Glance
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)
Is Macomb a Good Place to Live?
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 7.4% (106% 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 $107,561. 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 340 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 11% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,452/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.