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Nelson, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Whiteside County County
Nelson, IL
At a Glance
How Nelson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nelson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Nelson a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Nelson residents earn a median household income of $45,938 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,121. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,185 business establishments, including 132 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Nelson is $71,300 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $139,801. Median rent is $600/month, with 32.3% 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 1950.
Safety & Crime
Nelson reports 219 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,633/100K.
Education
13.4% of adults in Nelson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 76.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nelson has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.