Illinois
Nashville is a small town in Illinois with a population of 2,991. Residents earn $61,753 per year, which is 18% below the national average.
Based on current data, Nashville receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Nashville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Nashville is $61,753, 18% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Nashville is $146,500, 48% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $816 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
20.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Nashville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches, including 11.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.4% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.6% |
| 88% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $61,753 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,381 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,162 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $82,224 |
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.4% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 401 |
| County GDP | $1,259M |
| Restaurants | 26 |
| Healthcare | 25 |
| Retail | 58 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,962 |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.39% |
| Commute Time | 22.4 min |
| Work from Home | 6.1% |
| Census Median | $146,500 |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $171,690 |
| Census Median Rent | $816 |
| 30% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,962 |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.39% |
| Obesity | 36.5% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.7% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.7% |
| Depression | 23.8% |
| Mental Distress | 18.3% |
| Physical Distress | 12.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.4% |
| Premature Death | 8,641/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 48.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 25 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.2 inches |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 11.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 473 ft (144 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 971/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3536°N, 89.3780°W |
| County FIPS | 17189 |
Winner: Republican by 57.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.9% |
| 38% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 971/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 25 |
| Restaurants | 26 |
| Retail Stores | 58 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 22.4 min |
| Work from Home | 6.1% |