At a Glance
Median Income
$56,964
$31,970 per capita
Home Value
$69,500
Zillow: $144,657
Median Rent
$619/mo
37.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.3%
86.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
15.8% smoking rate
How Maquon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Maquon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Maquon a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Maquon residents earn a median household income of $56,964 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,970. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 980 business establishments, including 130 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Maquon is $69,500 , 75% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $144,657. Median rent is $619/month, with 37.9% 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 1938.
Education
13.3% of adults in Maquon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
86.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Maquon has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population145
Median Age53.5 yrs
Density906/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,964
Per Capita$31,970
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$2,449M
Avg Weekly Wage$894
Housing
A+
Home Value$69,500
Rent$619
Ownership87.0%
Zillow$144,657
Housing Units110
Rent Burden37.9%
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,889/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain37.7 in/yr
Elevation623 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+86.7%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Commute32 min
Broadband75.3%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Maquon was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is General Downing - Peoria International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 130 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.