Illinois
Mendota is a small city in Illinois with a population of 6,915. Residents earn $58,939 per year, which is 22% below the national average.
Based on current data, Mendota receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Mendota offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Mendota is $58,939, 22% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, indicating a healthy job market. 9.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Mendota is $121,100, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $826 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Mendota is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 137 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,517 per 100,000, 23% below the national average.
17.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Mendota experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 79.8% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 20.2% |
| 51% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,939 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,634 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,124 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,482 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.3% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 692 |
| County GDP | $2,173M |
| Restaurants | 79 |
| Healthcare | 88 |
| Retail | 96 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,439 |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.49% |
| Commute Time | 20.8 min |
| Work from Home | 2.1% |
| Census Median | $121,100 |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $169,887 |
| Median List Price | $150,000 |
| Median List Price | $150,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $84 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.5% |
| Price Drops | 40.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $826 |
| 29% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,439 |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.49% |
| Obesity | 38.8% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.0% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.0% |
| Depression | 22.8% |
| Mental Distress | 18.3% |
| Physical Distress | 13.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.2% |
| Premature Death | 7,354/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 71.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 88 |
| Total Violent | 136.7/100K |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 41.0/100K |
| Robbery | 27.3/100K |
| Assault | 68.3/100K |
| Total Property | 1,516.8/100K |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 532.9/100K |
| Theft | 983.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 738 ft (225 m) |
| Area | 5.1 sq mi (13.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,348/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5567°N, 89.1005°W |
| County FIPS | 17103 |
Winner: Republican by 22.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.6% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 84.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,348/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.1 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 88 |
| Restaurants | 79 |
| Retail Stores | 96 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 20.8 min |
| Work from Home | 2.1% |