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Melvin, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Ford County County
Melvin, IL
At a Glance
How Melvin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Melvin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Melvin a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Melvin residents earn a median household income of $35,000 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,601. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 367 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Melvin is $62,000 , 78% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $110,651. Median rent is $817/month, with 20.0% 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 1951.
Safety & Crime
Melvin reports 150 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,676/100K.
Education
14.6% of adults in Melvin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 87.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Melvin has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.