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Meredosia, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Brown County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
937 Population 1,090/sq mi density
$57,500 Median Income $28,592 per capita
$63,000 Home Value $61,053 Zillow
$691 Median Rent 21.9% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$57,500 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$63,000 home value, $691/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Meredosia, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,500
23% below
$28,592 per capita
Home Value
$63,000
78% below
Zillow: $61,053
Median Rent
$691/mo
41% below
21.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
866/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.2%
76% below
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
26% above
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
302 sunny days/yr

How Meredosia Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
77%
Home Value
22%
Rent
59%
Poverty
55%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
42%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Meredosia a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Meredosia residents earn a median household income of $57,500 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,592. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 132 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Meredosia is $63,000 , 78% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $61,053. Median rent is $691/month, with 21.9% 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 1967.

Safety & Crime

Meredosia reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 866/100K.

Education

8.2% of adults in Meredosia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Meredosia has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population937
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density1,090/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$57,500
Per Capita$28,592
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$624M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,237

Housing

A+
Home Value$63,000
Rent$691
Ownership71.5%
Zillow$61,053
Housing Units447
Rent Burden21.9%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property866/100K

Health

Obesity40.3%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death5,303/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain39.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation447 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.2%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute24 min
Broadband82.1%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Meredosia was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.