Papineau, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Iroquois County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
109 Population 519/sq mi density
$64,000 Median Income $26,509 per capita
$86,700 Home Value $192,155 Zillow
$720 Median Rent 12.9% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$64,000 median income, 13.8% 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

Papineau, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,000
15% below
$26,509 per capita
Home Value
$86,700
69% below
Zillow: $192,155
Median Rent
$720/mo
38% below
12.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.8%
38% below
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
13.8%
283% above
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
27% above
18.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Papineau Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
85%
Home Value
31%
Rent
62%
Poverty
46%
Bachelor's
62%
Unemployment
383%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Papineau a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Papineau residents earn a median household income of $64,000 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,509. The unemployment rate stands at 13.8% (283% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 675 business establishments, including 59 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Papineau is $86,700 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $192,155. Median rent is $720/month, with 12.9% 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 1958.

Education

20.8% of adults in Papineau hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 39.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population109
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density519/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$64,000
Per Capita$26,509
Unemployment13.8%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$1,425M
Avg Weekly Wage$963

Housing

A+
Home Value$86,700
Rent$720
Ownership75.0%
Zillow$192,155
Housing Units53
Rent Burden12.9%

Health

Obesity40.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,715/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain39.0 in/yr
Elevation633 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.8%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+16.5%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute19 min
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed43 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Papineau was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Joliet Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.