Minier, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan Area

Minier is a small town in Illinois with a population of 999. Residents earn $77,500 per year, which is 3% above the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
999 Population 1,722/sq mi density
$77,500 Median Income $40,464 per capita
$138,200 Home Value $168,060 Zillow
$743 Median Rent 32.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$77,500 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$138,200 home value, $743/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $77,500
3% higher than US avg
Home Value $138,200
51% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 28.5%
15% lower than US avg
Median Rent $743
36% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.4%
10% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.2%
39% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.7%
46% lower than US avg

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

People

Population999
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density1,722/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$77,500
Per Capita$40,464
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$7,835M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$138,200
Rent$743
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$168,060
Rent Burden32.0%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity35.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.1%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain40.4 in/yr
Elevation635 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.5%
High School+99.1%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute23 min
Broadband87.9%
Libraries12

Is Minier a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Minier receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Minier stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Minier is $77,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Minier is $138,200, 51% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $743 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

28.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 99.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Minier experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Minier has a population of 999 with a density of 1,722 people per square mile. The median age is 39.5 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.6%).

Population

999
Total Population
1,722
People / sq mi
39.5yrs
Median Age
2% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.4%
Female 53.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Minier vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.7%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.3%
98% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Minier vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Minier is $77,500, which is 3% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Minier vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$77,500
3% above US avg
Per Capita Income$40,464
Avg Weekly Wage$1,079
IRS Avg AGI$79,430

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.2%
39% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.7%
46% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,560
County GDP$7,835M

Business (County)

Restaurants304
Healthcare285
Retail380
Manufacturing118

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,627
89% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.80%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.2 min
Drive Alone78.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Minier is $138,200, 51% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $743 (36% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $168,060.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$138,200
51% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$168,060
Median List Price$249,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$249,000
$/Sq Ft$84
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops50.0%
Inventory2

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$743
36% below US avg
Rent Burden32.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,627
89% above US avg
Effective Rate4.80%
In Minier, 35.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.1% report depression. 20.0% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.4%
10% above US avg
Diabetes8.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure29.6%
Asthma10.3%
COPD5.8%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.7%
Physical Inactivity20.0%
Depression24.1%
Mental Distress17.4%
Physical Distress11.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.4%
Checkup Rate76.0%
Premature Death7,936/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access83.2%
Healthcare Facilities285

Crime Rates: Minier vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)14

Safety Score

Minier has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.2°F
7% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.4 inches
6% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation635 ft (194 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density1,722/sq mi
Coordinates40.4337°N, 89.3139°W
County FIPS17179
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 28.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 26.7-point margin. 87.9% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.5%
D 35.8%

Winner: Republican by 26.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+28.5%
15% below US avg
High School+99.1%
School Test Score5.34
B Education Grade (3.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,722/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access87.9%
Public Libraries12
Healthcare Facilities285
Restaurants304
Retail Stores380

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)14

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.2 min
Drive Alone78.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.1%

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