Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Metamora is a small town in Illinois with a population of 4,094. Residents earn $99,091 per year, which is 32% above the national average.
Based on current data, Metamora receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing. Metamora stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Metamora is $99,091, which is significantly higher than the national average — 32% above $75,149. This places Metamora among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 1.6% 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 Metamora is $209,800, 26% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $880 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.
Metamora is a highly educated community — 54.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Metamora experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches, including 22.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.4% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.6% |
| 88% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $99,091 |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,583 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,058 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $97,599 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.6% |
| 87% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 803 |
| County GDP | $1,783M |
| Restaurants | 56 |
| Healthcare | 42 |
| Retail | 100 |
| Manufacturing | 46 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,738 |
| 93% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.21% |
| Commute Time | 24.1 min |
| Work from Home | 9.1% |
| Census Median | $209,800 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $217,252 |
| $/Sq Ft | $156 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 104.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Census Median Rent | $880 |
| 24% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 90.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,738 |
| 93% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.21% |
| Obesity | 35.4% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.7% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.9% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.7% |
| Depression | 22.8% |
| Mental Distress | 16.1% |
| Physical Distress | 10.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.4% |
| Premature Death | 5,803/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 42 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.5 inches |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 22.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,796/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7950°N, 89.3684°W |
| County FIPS | 17203 |
Winner: Republican by 42.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 54.6% |
| 62% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,796/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 42 |
| Restaurants | 56 |
| Retail Stores | 100 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 24.1 min |
| Work from Home | 9.1% |