New Douglas, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Bond County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
320 Population 305/sq mi density
$48,500 Median Income $27,073 per capita
$85,500 Home Value $92,281 Zillow
$738 Median Rent 23.2% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$48,500 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,500 home value, $738/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.3% bachelor's degree or higher

New Douglas, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,500
35% below
$27,073 per capita
Home Value
$85,500
70% below
Zillow: $92,281
Median Rent
$738/mo
37% below
23.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.3%
72% below
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
20% above
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How New Douglas Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
65%
Home Value
30%
Rent
63%
Poverty
77%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
53%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is New Douglas a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

New Douglas residents earn a median household income of $48,500 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,073. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 320 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in New Douglas is $85,500 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $92,281. Median rent is $738/month, with 23.2% 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 1949.

Education

9.3% of adults in New Douglas hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

New Douglas has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population320
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density305/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$48,500
Per Capita$27,073
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$781M
Avg Weekly Wage$980

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,500
Rent$738
Ownership81.5%
Zillow$92,281
Housing Units159
Rent Burden23.2%

Health

Obesity38.6%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,670/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain42.0 in/yr
Elevation615 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.3%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute31 min
Broadband81.5%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in New Douglas was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.