McLeansboro, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Hamilton County County
McLeansboro, IL
At a Glance
How McLeansboro Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows McLeansboro's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is McLeansboro a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
McLeansboro residents earn a median household income of $46,589 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,281. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 210 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in McLeansboro is $72,200 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $94,225. Median rent is $548/month, with 21.1% 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 1957.
Safety & Crime
McLeansboro reports 77 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 115/100K.
Education
18.1% of adults in McLeansboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
McLeansboro has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.