Payson, IL

Illinois · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.9 Good / 5.0
1,030 Population
$62,262 Median Income
$118,000 Home Value
$967 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
34.9 yrs Median Age
19.1% Bachelor's Degree+
3.9
Overall
4.2
Economy
5.0
Affordability
2.5
Education

People

Population1,030
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density880/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 94.9%

Economy

4.2/5
Median Income$62,262
Per Capita Income$31,097
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty Rate6.5%
County GDP$4,661M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$118,000
Zillow Value$154,060
Median Rent$967
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,063

Health

Obesity37.2%
Diabetes8.9%
Depression24.0%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Jan / Jul27° / 76°
Rain36 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

2.5/5
Bachelor's+19.1%
High School+95.9%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.34
Libraries (County)5

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute24 min
Work From Home5.9%
BroadbandN/A

How Payson Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$62,262
Home Value$118,000
Median Rent$967
Poverty Rate6.5%
Bachelor's Degree+19.1%
Unemployment1.0%
Avg Temperature53.0°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,030
Population Density880 per sq mi
Median Age34.9 years
Male48.0%
Female52.0%
Male 48%
Female 52%

Race & Ethnicity

White 94.9% Hispanic 0.2% Other 4.9%
White94.9%
Black or African American0.0%
Hispanic or Latino0.2%
Asian0.0%
Other Races4.9%

Language

English Only99.7%
Spanish Speakers0.3%
English 99.7% Spanish 0.3%

Social Characteristics

Disability14.4%
Health Insurance94.4%

Income

17% below avg
Median Household Income$62,262
Per Capita Income$31,097
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,057
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$75,579

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate1.0%
Poverty Rate6.5%
Total Establishments (County)1,747
County GDP$4,661M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation161
Healthcare Facilities158
Retail Stores252
Manufacturing76
Total Establishments1,747

Industry Mix

Restaurants 161 Healthcare 158 Retail 252 Manufacturing 76

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$75,579
Avg Property Tax Paid$6,297

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time24.4 min
Work From Home5.9%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

58% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$118,000
Zillow Home Value Index$154,060

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$259,900
Price Per Sq Ft$113
Homes Sold (month)3
Sale-to-List Ratio96.5%
Price Drops50.0%
Active Inventory2

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied84.1%

Rental Costs

17% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$967

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

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

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$6,297
Effective Tax Rate (est.)5.34%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.2%
Diabetes8.9%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure30.5%
Asthma10.5%
COPD6.2%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.7%
Physical Inactivity21.3%
Depression24.0%
Mental Distress (14+ days)18.4%
Physical Distress (14+ days)12.1%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage94.4%
Regular Checkup75.2%
Premature Death Rate8,699 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.4 / 10
Exercise Access77.5%
Healthcare Facilities (County)158
Restaurants (County)161

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)12

Temperature

27°F Jan 76°F Jul
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Average53.0°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation36.4 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation744 ft (227 m)
Land Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density880 per sq mi
Latitude39.8169°
Longitude-91.2443°
County FIPS17001

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 73%
D 25.6%

Republican +47.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.1%
High School+95.9%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.34

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban pop 20K+, not adjacent
Population Density880 per sq mi
Land Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)5

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)12

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