Nokomis, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Montgomery County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,213 Population 1,756/sq mi density
$57,625 Median Income $31,557 per capita
$78,400 Home Value $83,737 Zillow
$800 Median Rent 24.3% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
193 Violent Crime/100K 1,541 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$57,625 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,400 home value, $800/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
193 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Nokomis, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,625
23% below
$31,557 per capita
Home Value
$78,400
72% below
Zillow: $83,737
Median Rent
$800/mo
31% below
24.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
193/100K
49% below
1,541/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
65% below
86.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
33% above
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
19% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Nokomis Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
77%
Home Value
28%
Rent
69%
Poverty
54%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
133%
Crime
51%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Nokomis a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Nokomis residents earn a median household income of $57,625 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,557. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 697 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Nokomis is $78,400 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $83,737. Median rent is $800/month, with 24.3% 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 1952.

Safety & Crime

Nokomis reports 193 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,541/100K.

Education

11.9% of adults in Nokomis hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Nokomis has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,213
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density1,756/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans11.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$57,625
Per Capita$31,557
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$2,021M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,603

Housing

A+
Home Value$78,400
Rent$800
Ownership74.1%
Zillow$83,737
Housing Units1,021
Rent Burden24.3%

Crime

F
Violent193/100K
Property1,541/100K

Health

Obesity38.3%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death11,025/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain42.3 in/yr
Elevation676 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+86.4%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute26 min
Broadband76.9%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Nokomis was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.