At a Glance
Median Income
$62,000
$35,781 per capita
Home Value
$120,600
Zillow: $165,266
Median Rent
$977/mo
27.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.1%
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
15.0% smoking rate
How Minonk Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Minonk's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Minonk a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Minonk residents earn a median household income of $62,000 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,781. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 803 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Minonk is $120,600 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,266. Median rent is $977/month, with 27.8% 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 1957.
Education
18.1% of adults in Minonk hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Minonk has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,909
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density795/mi²
Male / Female56% / 45%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$62,000
Per Capita$35,781
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$1,783M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,058
Housing
A+
Home Value$120,600
Rent$977
Ownership69.8%
Zillow$165,266
Housing Units922
Rent Burden27.8%
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,803/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain37.6 in/yr
Elevation735 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.1%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute24 min
Broadband84.0%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Minonk was founded in 1854.
The median home in Minonk was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.