Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Pawnee is a small town in Illinois with a population of 2,706. Residents earn $77,977 per year, which is 4% above the national average.
Based on current data, Pawnee receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Pawnee offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Pawnee is $77,977, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. 11.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Pawnee is $151,100, 46% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $852 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Pawnee is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 73 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 403 per 100,000, 79% below the national average.
29.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Pawnee experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches, including 16.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.9% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $77,977 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,398 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,334 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $83,001 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.0% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,970 |
| County GDP | $15,669M |
| Restaurants | 544 |
| Healthcare | 489 |
| Retail | 672 |
| Manufacturing | 92 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,281 |
| 108% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.82% |
| Commute Time | 28.0 min |
| Work from Home | 10.0% |
| Census Median | $151,100 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $183,433 |
| Census Median Rent | $852 |
| 27% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,281 |
| 108% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.82% |
| Obesity | 39.5% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.8% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.9% |
| Depression | 23.9% |
| Mental Distress | 19.0% |
| Physical Distress | 13.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.6% |
| Premature Death | 8,880/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 87.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 489 |
| Total Violent | 73.2/100K |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 73.2/100K |
| Total Property | 402.6/100K |
| 79% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 36.6/100K |
| Theft | 366.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 30 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.4 inches |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 16.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 607 ft (185 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,035/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5937°N, 89.5846°W |
| County FIPS | 17167 |
Winner: Republican by 5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 29.6% |
| 12% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 2,035/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 489 |
| Restaurants | 544 |
| Retail Stores | 672 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 30 |
| Avg Commute | 28.0 min |
| Work from Home | 10.0% |