Nebo, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Pike County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
324 Population 753/sq mi density
$45,000 Median Income $19,621 per capita
$42,500 Home Value $148,270 Zillow
$1,025 Median Rent 12.9% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$45,000 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$42,500 home value, $1,025/mo rent
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Nebo, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,000
40% below
$19,621 per capita
Home Value
$42,500
85% below
Zillow: $148,270
Median Rent
$1,025/mo
12% below
12.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
1.3%
96% below
85.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
19.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
26% above
19.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Nebo Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
60%
Home Value
15%
Rent
88%
Poverty
155%
Bachelor's
4%
Unemployment
114%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Nebo a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Nebo residents earn a median household income of $45,000 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,621. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 411 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Nebo is $42,500 , 85% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,270. Median rent is $1,025/month, with 12.9% 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 1956.

Education

1.3% of adults in Nebo hold a bachelor's degree or higher (96% below the national average). 85.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Nebo has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population324
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density753/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans11.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$45,000
Per Capita$19,621
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty19.2%
County GDP$825M
Avg Weekly Wage$906

Housing

A+
Home Value$42,500
Rent$1,025
Ownership90.8%
Zillow$148,270
Housing Units154
Rent Burden12.9%

Health

Obesity40.6%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death9,047/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain38.5 in/yr
Elevation484 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+1.3%
High School+85.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Commute18 min
Broadband65.3%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Nebo was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.