Illinois
Norris City is a small town in Illinois with a population of 1,613. Residents earn $37,778 per year, which is 50% below the national average.
Based on current data, Norris City receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Norris City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Norris City is $37,778, 50% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 21.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Norris City is $80,800, 71% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $550 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
10.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Norris City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches, including 11.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $37,778 |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $21,842 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $982 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,744 |
| Unemployment | 7.8% |
| 117% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.9% |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 125 |
| County GDP | $173M |
| Restaurants | 7 |
| Healthcare | 7 |
| Retail | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,033 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.52% |
| Commute Time | 30.4 min |
| Work from Home | 7.7% |
| Census Median | $80,800 |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $134,027 |
| Census Median Rent | $550 |
| 53% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,033 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.52% |
| Obesity | 39.2% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.8% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.1% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 8.4% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.4% |
| Depression | 25.8% |
| Mental Distress | 20.5% |
| Physical Distress | 14.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.3% |
| Premature Death | 12,280/100K |
| Food Environment | 4.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 35.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 7 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 55.0°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.3 inches |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 11.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 425 ft (130 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,379/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9786°N, 88.3278°W |
| County FIPS | 17059 |
Winner: Republican by 53.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.4% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 83.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,379/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 7 |
| Restaurants | 7 |
| Retail Stores | 13 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 30.4 min |
| Work from Home | 7.7% |