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North City, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Jackson County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
708 Population 326/sq mi density
$50,469 Median Income $34,373 per capita
$107,400 Home Value $56,644 Zillow
$1,106 Median Rent 32.8% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
1,534 Violent Crime/100K 14,724 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$50,469 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,400 home value, $1,106/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,534 violent crimes/100K (304% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher

North City, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,469
33% below
$34,373 per capita
Home Value
$107,400
62% below
Zillow: $56,644
Median Rent
$1,106/mo
5% below
32.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,534/100K
304% above
14,724/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.0%
70% below
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
22% above
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
25% above
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
305 sunny days/yr

How North City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
67%
Home Value
38%
Rent
95%
Poverty
48%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
122%
Crime
404%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is North City 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

North City residents earn a median household income of $50,469 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,373. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,137 business establishments, including 133 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in North City is $107,400 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $56,644. Median rent is $1,106/month, with 32.8% 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 1972.

Safety & Crime

North City reports 1,534 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 304% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 14,724/100K.

Education

10.0% of adults in North City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

North City has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population708
Median Age56.2 yrs
Density326/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$50,469
Per Capita$34,373
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$3,297M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,085

Housing

A+
Home Value$107,400
Rent$1,106
Ownership91.6%
Zillow$56,644
Housing Units341
Rent Burden32.8%

Crime

F
Violent1,534/100K
Property14,724/100K

Health

Obesity40.0%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,751/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain47.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation458 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute22 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in North City was built in 1972.
17.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Cape Girardeau Regional (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.514 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 133 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.