Mansfield, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Piatt County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
890 Population 1,745/sq mi density
$72,500 Median Income $38,961 per capita
$133,600 Home Value $229,514 Zillow
$1,057 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$72,500 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$133,600 home value, $1,057/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Mansfield, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,500
4% below
$38,961 per capita
Home Value
$133,600
53% below
Zillow: $229,514
Median Rent
$1,057/mo
9% below
24.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.5%
69% below
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
5% above
11.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Mansfield Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
96%
Home Value
47%
Rent
91%
Poverty
51%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
86%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mansfield a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mansfield residents earn a median household income of $72,500 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,961. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 382 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mansfield is $133,600 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $229,514. Median rent is $1,057/month, with 24.2% 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 1965.

Education

10.5% of adults in Mansfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mansfield has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population890
Median Age46.9 yrs
Density1,745/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$72,500
Per Capita$38,961
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$719M
Avg Weekly Wage$903

Housing

A+
Home Value$133,600
Rent$1,057
Ownership80.2%
Zillow$229,514
Housing Units493
Rent Burden24.2%

Health

Obesity33.8%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death6,493/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain39.6 in/yr
Elevation727 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.5%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute27 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Mansfield was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.