Modesto, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Macoupin County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
171 Population 305/sq mi density
$69,375 Median Income $33,158 per capita
$68,800 Home Value $142,395 Zillow
$642 Median Rent 10.8% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$69,375 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,800 home value, $642/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Modesto, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,375
8% below
$33,158 per capita
Home Value
$68,800
76% below
Zillow: $142,395
Median Rent
$642/mo
45% below
10.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.9%
38% below
80.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
20.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
18% above
18.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Modesto Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
92%
Home Value
24%
Rent
55%
Poverty
165%
Bachelor's
62%
Unemployment
75%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Modesto a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Modesto residents earn a median household income of $69,375 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,158. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 887 business establishments, including 88 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Modesto is $68,800 , 76% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $142,395. Median rent is $642/month, with 10.8% 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 1963.

Education

20.9% of adults in Modesto hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 80.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Modesto has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population171
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density305/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$69,375
Per Capita$33,158
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty20.5%
County GDP$1,525M
Avg Weekly Wage$898

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,800
Rent$642
Ownership86.7%
Zillow$142,395
Housing Units87
Rent Burden10.8%

Health

Obesity37.9%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death9,298/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain38.4 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation680 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.9%
High School+80.6%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute32 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Modesto was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.