Pesotum, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Douglas County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
538 Population 944/sq mi density
$76,875 Median Income $39,300 per capita
$160,800 Home Value $215,739 Zillow
$1,500 Median Rent 19.2% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$76,875 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,800 home value, $1,500/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Pesotum, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$76,875
2% above
$39,300 per capita
Home Value
$160,800
43% below
Zillow: $215,739
Median Rent
$1,500/mo
29% above
19.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.7%
27% below
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
111% above
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.3%
2% below
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Pesotum Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
102%
Home Value
57%
Rent
129%
Poverty
60%
Bachelor's
73%
Unemployment
211%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pesotum a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pesotum residents earn a median household income of $76,875 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,300. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 603 business establishments, including 55 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pesotum is $160,800 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $215,739. Median rent is $1,500/month, with 19.2% 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 1966.

Education

24.7% of adults in Pesotum hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below the national average). 97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pesotum has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population538
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density944/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$76,875
Per Capita$39,300
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$1,440M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,044

Housing

A+
Home Value$160,800
Rent$1,500
Ownership88.3%
Zillow$215,739
Housing Units241
Rent Burden19.2%

Health

Obesity31.3%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,968/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain37.0 in/yr
Elevation710 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.7%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute27 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Pesotum was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.