Middletown, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Menard County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
236 Population 694/sq mi density
$52,857 Median Income $25,147 per capita
$66,300 Home Value $109,156 Zillow
$810 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$52,857 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$66,300 home value, $810/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Middletown, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,857
30% below
$25,147 per capita
Home Value
$66,300
76% below
Zillow: $109,156
Median Rent
$810/mo
30% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.3%
66% below
85.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
114% above
31.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
13% above
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Middletown Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
70%
Home Value
24%
Rent
70%
Poverty
252%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
214%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Middletown 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

Middletown residents earn a median household income of $52,857 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,147. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 229 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Middletown is $66,300 , 76% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $109,156. Median rent is $810/month, with 51.0% 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 1947.

Education

11.3% of adults in Middletown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 85.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Middletown has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population236
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density694/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.2%

Economy

C
Median Income$52,857
Per Capita$25,147
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty31.3%
County GDP$364M
Avg Weekly Wage$812

Housing

A+
Home Value$66,300
Rent$810
Ownership72.4%
Zillow$109,156
Housing Units132
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity36.3%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,371/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain39.3 in/yr
Elevation582 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.3%
High School+85.9%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute34 min
Broadband83.7%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Middletown was founded in 1832.
The median home in Middletown was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is General Downing - Peoria International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.399 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.1% of the population has a disability.