Nauvoo, IL

Illinois

Nauvoo is a small town in Illinois with a population of 911. Residents earn $49,750 per year, which is 34% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
911 Population 269/sq mi density
$49,750 Median Income $26,298 per capita
$118,000 Home Value $153,100 Zillow
$800 Median Rent 39.2% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$49,750 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,000 home value, $800/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $49,750
34% lower than US avg
Home Value $118,000
58% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 22.6%
33% lower than US avg
Median Rent $800
31% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.3%
26% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.5%
31% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 20.8%
68% higher than US avg

How Nauvoo Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population911
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density269/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,750
Per Capita$26,298
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty20.8%
County GDP$2,264M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$118,000
Rent$800
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$153,100
Rent Burden39.2%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity40.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.7%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain39.4 in/yr
Elevation622 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.6%
High School+97.9%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute26 min
Libraries5

Is Nauvoo a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Nauvoo receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Nauvoo offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Nauvoo is $49,750, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. The poverty rate of 20.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Nauvoo is $118,000, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $800 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.

Education

22.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Nauvoo experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches, including 18.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Nauvoo has a population of 911 with a density of 269 people per square mile. The median age is 41.6 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.7%), with 1.6% Hispanic.

Population

911
Total Population
269
People / sq mi
41.6yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
3.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.6%
Female 48.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Nauvoo vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.7%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.3%
83% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Nauvoo vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Nauvoo is $49,750, which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Nauvoo vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$49,750
34% below US avg
Per Capita Income$26,298
Avg Weekly Wage$1,103
IRS Avg AGI$68,118

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below US avg
Poverty Rate20.8%
68% above US avg
Establishments (County)1,061
County GDP$2,264M

Business (County)

Restaurants83
Healthcare88
Retail108
Manufacturing50

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,062
16% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.44%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.9 min
Work from Home7.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Nauvoo is $118,000, 58% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $800 (31% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $153,100.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$118,000
58% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$153,100

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$59
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio92.4%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory2

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$800
31% below US avg
Rent Burden39.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,062
16% above US avg
Effective Rate3.44%
In Nauvoo, 40.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.7% report depression. 24.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Nauvoo vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.3%
26% above US avg
Diabetes10.4%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure32.7%
Asthma11.0%
COPD7.5%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.0%
Physical Inactivity24.1%
Depression24.7%
Mental Distress19.3%
Physical Distress13.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.3%
Checkup Rate75.7%
Premature Death9,251/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.4/10
Exercise Access74.4%
Healthcare Facilities88

Crime Rates: Nauvoo vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Nauvoo has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.4 inches
4% above US avg
Snowfall18.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation622 ft (190 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²)
Population Density269/sq mi
Coordinates40.5445°N, 91.3828°W
County FIPS19111
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 22.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 27.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.9%
D 35%

Winner: Republican by 27.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.6%
33% below US avg
High School+97.9%
School Test Score5.34
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density269/sq mi
Total Area3.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities88
Restaurants83
Retail Stores108

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.9 min
Work from Home7.2%

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