Illinois
Meredosia is a small town in Illinois with a population of 937. Residents earn $57,500 per year, which is 23% below the national average.
Based on current data, Meredosia receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Meredosia offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Meredosia is $57,500, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Meredosia is $63,000, 78% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $691 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
8.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Meredosia experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches, including 20.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.9% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $57,500 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,592 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,237 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,643 |
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.8% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 132 |
| County GDP | $624M |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Healthcare | 7 |
| Retail | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,033 |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.40% |
| Commute Time | 23.7 min |
| Work from Home | 7.5% |
| Census Median | $63,000 |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $61,053 |
| Census Median Rent | $691 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 21.9% |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,033 |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.40% |
| Obesity | 40.3% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.5% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.0% |
| Depression | 25.1% |
| Mental Distress | 20.1% |
| Physical Distress | 13.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.1% |
| Premature Death | 5,303/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 68.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 7 |
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.1 inches |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 20.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 447 ft (136 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,090/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8315°N, 90.5572°W |
| County FIPS | 17009 |
Winner: Republican by 59.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.2% |
| 76% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,090/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 7 |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Retail Stores | 14 |
| Avg Commute | 23.7 min |
| Work from Home | 7.5% |