Nachusa, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Lee County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
123 Population 162/sq mi density
$99,531 Median Income $21,808 per capita
$156,600 Home Value $179,330 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$99,531 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$156,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Nachusa, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$99,531
32% above
$21,808 per capita
Home Value
$156,600
44% below
Zillow: $179,330
Bachelor's Degree+
2.6%
92% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
13% above
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Nachusa Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
132%
Home Value
56%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
8%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Nachusa 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

Nachusa residents earn a median household income of $99,531 , which is 32% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,808. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 692 business establishments, including 79 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Nachusa is $156,600 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,330. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

2.6% of adults in Nachusa hold a bachelor's degree or higher (92% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Nachusa has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population123
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density162/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans17.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$99,531
Per Capita$21,808
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,173M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,124

Housing

A+
Home Value$156,600
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$179,330
Housing Units55
Rent Burden26.9%

Health

Obesity36.4%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,354/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain40.5 in/yr
Elevation783 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Nachusa was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Chicago/Rockford International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.