Matherville, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Mercer County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
703 Population 1,803/sq mi density
$80,714 Median Income $32,205 per capita
$136,200 Home Value $133,629 Zillow
$775 Median Rent 43.3% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$80,714 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$136,200 home value, $775/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Matherville, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$80,714
7% above
$32,205 per capita
Home Value
$136,200
52% below
Zillow: $133,629
Median Rent
$775/mo
33% below
43.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.7%
47% below
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
67% above
9.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18% above
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Matherville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
107%
Home Value
48%
Rent
67%
Poverty
78%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
167%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Matherville 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

Matherville residents earn a median household income of $80,714 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,205. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 306 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Matherville is $136,200 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $133,629. Median rent is $775/month, with 43.3% 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 1960.

Education

17.7% of adults in Matherville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Matherville has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population703
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density1,803/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$80,714
Per Capita$32,205
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty9.7%
County GDP$590M
Avg Weekly Wage$840

Housing

A+
Home Value$136,200
Rent$775
Ownership82.4%
Zillow$133,629
Housing Units300
Rent Burden43.3%

Health

Obesity37.8%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,042/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain39.1 in/yr
Elevation736 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.7%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 35%
Commute27 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Matherville was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.