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Papineau, IL

Illinois

Papineau is a small town in Illinois with a population of 109. Residents earn $64,000 per year, which is 15% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
109 Population 519/sq mi density
$64,000 Median Income $26,509 per capita
$86,700 Home Value
$720 Median Rent 12.9% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$64,000 median income, 9.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,700 home value, $720/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $64,000
15% lower than US avg
Home Value $86,700
69% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.8%
38% lower than US avg
Median Rent $720
38% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.9%
27% higher than US avg
Unemployment 9.7%
169% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.7%
54% lower than US avg

How Papineau Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population109
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density519/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 88%
Veterans93.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$64,000
Per Capita$26,509
Unemployment9.7%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$1,425M
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$86,700
Rent$720
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units53
Rent Burden12.9%

Health

Obesity40.9%
Uninsured8.7%
Smoking18.2%
Depression24.7%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain38.4 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation633 ft (193 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.8%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+16.5%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute19 min
Broadband40.0%
Libraries9

Is Papineau a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Papineau receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, high obesity rates. Papineau offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Papineau is $64,000, 15% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.7%, unemployment is notably high. Only 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Papineau is $86,700, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $720 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

20.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Papineau experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches, including 17.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Papineau has a population of 109 with a density of 519 people per square mile. The median age is 41.6 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.1%), with 5.5% Hispanic.

Population

109
Total Population
519
People / sq mi
41.6yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44%
Female 56%

Race & Ethnicity

Papineau vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Papineau vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Papineau is $64,000, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Papineau vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,000
15% below US avg
Per Capita Income$26,509
Avg Weekly Wage$963
IRS Avg AGI$68,388

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.7%
169% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.7%
54% below US avg
Establishments (County)675
County GDP$1,425M

Business (County)

Restaurants59
Healthcare69
Retail70
Manufacturing28

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,558
30% above US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.26%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.6 min
Drive Alone94.6%
Public Transit3.6%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Papineau is $86,700, 69% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $720 (38% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$86,700
69% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$720
38% below US avg
Rent Burden12.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied75.0%
Housing Units53
Median Year Built1958

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,558
30% above US avg
Effective Rate5.26%
In Papineau, 40.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.7% of residents lack health insurance. 18.2% are current smokers. 24.7% report depression. 24.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Papineau vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.9%
27% above US avg
Diabetes10.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure33.3%
Asthma10.6%
COPD8.0%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking18.2%
30% above US avg
Binge Drinking21.0%
Physical Inactivity24.4%
Depression24.7%
Mental Distress19.8%
Physical Distress14.0%
Short Sleep38.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.5%
Uninsured8.7%
1% above US avg
Checkup Rate74.0%
Dental Visits57.6%
Premature Death9,715/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.5/10
Exercise Access38.6%
Healthcare Facilities69
Papineau has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.4 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.7°F
6% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.4 inches
1% above US avg
Snowfall17.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation633 ft (193 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density519/sq mi
Coordinates40.9677°N, 87.7163°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17075
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 20.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 57.3-point margin. 40.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 78%
D 20.6%

Winner: Republican by 57.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.8%
38% below US avg
High School+88.9%
Graduate Degree+16.5%
School Test Score5.34
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density519/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access40.0%
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities69
Restaurants59
Retail Stores70

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.6 min
Drive Alone94.6%
Public Transit3.6%
Work from Home0.0%

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