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Pearl, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Scott County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
101 Population 67/sq mi density
$54,167 Median Income $24,875 per capita
$54,200 Home Value $121,020 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
123 Violent Crime/100K 841 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,167 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$54,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
123 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Pearl, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,167
28% below
$24,875 per capita
Home Value
$54,200
81% below
Zillow: $121,020
Violent Crime
123/100K
68% below
841/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
1.3%
96% below
73.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
27% above
19.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
302 sunny days/yr

How Pearl Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
72%
Home Value
19%
Poverty
45%
Bachelor's
4%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
32%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pearl a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pearl residents earn a median household income of $54,167 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,875. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 101 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pearl is $54,200 , 81% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $121,020. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.

Safety & Crime

Pearl reports 123 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 841/100K.

Education

1.3% of adults in Pearl hold a bachelor's degree or higher (96% below the national average). 73.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pearl has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population101
Median Age56.7 yrs
Density67/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans83.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$54,167
Per Capita$24,875
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$208M
Avg Weekly Wage$956

Housing

A+
Home Value$54,200
Rent
Ownership97.1%
Zillow$121,020
Housing Units63
Rent Burden18.1%

Crime

F
Violent123/100K
Property841/100K

Health

Obesity40.8%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death9,555/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain38.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation599 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+1.3%
High School+73.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute31 min
Broadband34.0%
Internet Speed24 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Pearl was built in 1945.
33.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.399 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.