Illinois
Monmouth is a small city in Illinois with a population of 8,794. Residents earn $59,690 per year, which is 21% below the national average.
Based on current data, Monmouth receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Monmouth offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Monmouth is $59,690, 21% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, indicating a healthy job market. 12.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Monmouth is $88,100, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $652 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.
Violent crime in Monmouth is below the national average at 338 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,082 per 100,000, near the national average.
18.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Monmouth experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches, including 25.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 81.2% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 18.8% |
| 40% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $59,690 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,251 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $875 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,833 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.6% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 378 |
| County GDP | $1,097M |
| Restaurants | 39 |
| Healthcare | 38 |
| Retail | 46 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,271 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.85% |
| Commute Time | 16.1 min |
| Work from Home | 5.8% |
| Census Median | $88,100 |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $107,948 |
| Census Median Rent | $652 |
| 44% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,271 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.85% |
| Obesity | 39.2% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.6% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.1% |
| Depression | 23.0% |
| Mental Distress | 18.8% |
| Physical Distress | 13.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.3% |
| Premature Death | 8,041/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 57.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 38 |
| Total Violent | 338.2/100K |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 42.3/100K |
| Robbery | 21.1/100K |
| Assault | 274.8/100K |
| Total Property | 2,082.0/100K |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 306.5/100K |
| Theft | 1,669.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 105.7/100K |
| Arson | 31.7/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.4 inches |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 25.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 759 ft (231 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (11.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,074/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9142°N, 90.6431°W |
| County FIPS | 17187 |
Winner: Republican by 25.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.7% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 82.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 2,074/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 38 |
| Restaurants | 39 |
| Retail Stores | 46 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 16.1 min |
| Work from Home | 5.8% |