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Metcalf, IL

Illinois

Metcalf is a small town in Illinois with a population of 151. Residents earn $54,405 per year, which is 28% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
151 Population 256/sq mi density
$54,405 Median Income $24,760 per capita
$55,000 Home Value
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$54,405 median income, 15.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,000 home value
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $54,405
28% lower than US avg
Home Value $55,000
80% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 1.6%
95% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.6%
11% higher than US avg
Unemployment 15.4%
328% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.6%
87% lower than US avg

How Metcalf Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population151
Median Age49.8 yrs
Density256/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Veterans12.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$54,405
Per Capita$24,760
Unemployment15.4%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$1,039M
Commute41 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$55,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units118
Rent Burden21.8%

Health

Obesity35.6%
Uninsured7.5%
Smoking15.3%
Depression24.2%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain40.4 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation663 ft (202 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+1.6%
High School+80.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute41 min
Broadband76.0%
Libraries3

Is Metcalf a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Metcalf receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, long commute times. Metcalf offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Metcalf is $54,405, 28% below the national average of $75,149. At 15.4%, unemployment is notably high. Only 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 41 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Metcalf is $55,000, 80% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

1.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Metcalf experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches, including 23.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Metcalf has a population of 151 with a density of 256 people per square mile. The median age is 49.8 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.7%), with 2% Hispanic.

Population

151
Total Population
256
People / sq mi
49.8yrs
Median Age
28% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57.6%
Female 42.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Metcalf vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.5%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.5%
89% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Metcalf vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Metcalf is $54,405, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 41 minutes.

Income: Metcalf vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$54,405
28% below US avg
Per Capita Income$24,760
Avg Weekly Wage$1,055
IRS Avg AGI$63,188

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.4%
328% above US avg
Poverty Rate1.6%
87% below US avg
Establishments (County)351
County GDP$1,039M

Business (County)

Restaurants38
Healthcare31
Retail45
Manufacturing16

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,788
8% above US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate6.89%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time40.6 min
Drive Alone73.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Metcalf is $55,000, 80% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$55,000
80% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden21.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied71.1%
Housing Units118
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,788
8% above US avg
Effective Rate6.89%
In Metcalf, 35.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.5% of residents lack health insurance. 15.3% are current smokers. 24.2% report depression. 21.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Metcalf vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.6%
11% above US avg
Diabetes9.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure30.9%
Asthma10.6%
COPD6.6%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.3%
9% above US avg
Binge Drinking21.5%
Physical Inactivity21.6%
Depression24.2%
Mental Distress18.9%
Physical Distress12.6%
Short Sleep39.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate82.2%
Uninsured7.5%
13% below US avg
Checkup Rate74.8%
Dental Visits61.0%
Premature Death11,162/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.1/10
Exercise Access57.4%
Healthcare Facilities31
Metcalf has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.4 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.4 inches
6% above US avg
Snowfall23.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation663 ft (202 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density256/sq mi
Coordinates39.8004°N, 87.8078°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17045
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 1.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (95% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 52.4-point margin. 76.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 75.3%
D 23%

Winner: Republican by 52.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+1.6%
95% below US avg
High School+80.5%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.34
F Education Grade (1.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density256/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access76.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities31
Restaurants38
Retail Stores45

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute40.6 min
Drive Alone73.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.8%

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