At a Glance
Median Income
$79,911
$40,987 per capita
Home Value
$154,800
Zillow: $157,931
Median Rent
$856/mo
19.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.7%
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
14.8% smoking rate
How Mark Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mark's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mark a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mark residents earn a median household income of $79,911 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,987. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 165 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mark is $154,800 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $157,931. Median rent is $856/month, with 19.1% 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 1976.
Education
22.7% of adults in Mark hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mark has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population522
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density488/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$79,911
Per Capita$40,987
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$428M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,339
Housing
A+
Home Value$154,800
Rent$856
Ownership75.7%
Zillow$157,931
Housing Units259
Rent Burden19.1%
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,768/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain38.6 in/yr
Elevation690 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.7%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute21 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Mark was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.380 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.