At a Glance
Median Income
$74,375
$31,634 per capita
Home Value
$73,800
Zillow: $115,991
Median Rent
$770/mo
24.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
15.8% smoking rate
How Neponset Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Neponset's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Neponset 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
Neponset residents earn a median household income of $74,375 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,634. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Neponset is $73,800 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $115,991. Median rent is $770/month, with 24.0% 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.
Education
17.6% of adults in Neponset hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Neponset has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population411
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density411/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$74,375
Per Capita$31,634
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$340M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,160
Housing
A+
Home Value$73,800
Rent$770
Ownership91.3%
Zillow$115,991
Housing Units204
Rent Burden24.0%
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,474/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain39.6 in/yr
Elevation831 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute23 min
Broadband76.9%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Neponset was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.