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Minonk, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Woodford County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,909 Population 795/sq mi density
$62,000 Median Income $35,781 per capita
$120,600 Home Value $160,244 Zillow
$977 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
319 Violent Crime/100K 1,593 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$62,000 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,600 home value, $977/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
319 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Minonk, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,000
17% below
$35,781 per capita
Home Value
$120,600
57% below
Zillow: $160,244
Median Rent
$977/mo
16% below
27.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
319/100K
16% below
1,593/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.1%
46% below
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
22% above
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
20% above
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
83%
Home Value
43%
Rent
84%
Poverty
62%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
122%
Crime
84%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Minonk a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 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 4.4% (22% 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 $160,244. 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.

Safety & Crime

Minonk reports 319 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 16% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,593/100K.

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population1,909
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density795/mi²
Male / Female56% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$62,000
Per Capita$35,781
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$1,783M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,058

Housing

A+
Home Value$120,600
Rent$977
Ownership69.8%
Zillow$160,244
Housing Units922
Rent Burden27.8%

Crime

F
Violent319/100K
Property1,593/100K

Health

Obesity38.6%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,803/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.