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Metcalf, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Edgar County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
151 Population 256/sq mi density
$54,405 Median Income $24,760 per capita
$55,000 Home Value $106,473 Zillow
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, /mo rent
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Metcalf, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,405
28% below
$24,760 per capita
Home Value
$55,000
80% below
Zillow: $106,473
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
1.6%
95% below
80.5% high school+
Unemployment
15.4%
328% above
1.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
11% above
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Metcalf Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
72%
Home Value
20%
Poverty
13%
Bachelor's
5%
Unemployment
428%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Metcalf a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Metcalf residents earn a median household income of $54,405 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,760. The unemployment rate stands at 15.4% (328% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 351 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Metcalf is $55,000 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $106,473. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

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

Education

1.6% of adults in Metcalf hold a bachelor's degree or higher (95% below the national average). 80.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Metcalf has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population151
Median Age49.8 yrs
Density256/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$54,405
Per Capita$24,760
Unemployment15.4%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$1,039M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,055

Housing

A+
Home Value$55,000
Rent
Ownership71.1%
Zillow$106,473
Housing Units118
Rent Burden21.8%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity35.6%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death11,162/100K

Climate

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

Education

F
Bachelor's+1.6%
High School+80.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute41 min
Broadband76.0%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Metcalf was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.