Illinois
Milledgeville is a small town in Illinois with a population of 1,199. Residents earn $59,688 per year, which is 21% below the national average.
Based on current data, Milledgeville receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Milledgeville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Milledgeville is $59,688, 21% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 7.6% 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 Milledgeville is $89,200, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $629 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Milledgeville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 101 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 809 per 100,000, 59% below the national average.
14.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Milledgeville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches, including 31.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.8% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.2% |
| 99% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $59,688 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,759 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,042 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,591 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.6% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,185 |
| County GDP | $2,978M |
| Restaurants | 132 |
| Healthcare | 107 |
| Retail | 167 |
| Manufacturing | 77 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,810 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.39% |
| Commute Time | 23.6 min |
| Work from Home | 3.3% |
| Census Median | $89,200 |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $145,875 |
| Census Median Rent | $629 |
| 46% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,810 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.39% |
| Obesity | 37.0% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.1% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.9% |
| Depression | 23.6% |
| Mental Distress | 18.3% |
| Physical Distress | 12.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.2% |
| Premature Death | 9,513/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 107 |
| Total Violent | 101.1/100K |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 101.1/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 808.9/100K |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 101.1/100K |
| Theft | 707.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.3 inches |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 31.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 764 ft (233 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,738/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9637°N, 89.7747°W |
| County FIPS | 17195 |
Winner: Republican by 14.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.8% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,738/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 107 |
| Restaurants | 132 |
| Retail Stores | 167 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 23.6 min |
| Work from Home | 3.3% |