Philo, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan · City

4.4 Great / 5.0
1,461 Population
$103,438 Median Income
$198,100 Home Value
$1,063 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
34.5 yrs Median Age
28.4% Bachelor's Degree+
4.4
Overall
5.0
Economy
5.0
Affordability
3.3
Education

People

Population1,461
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density1,760/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 98.2%

Economy

5.0/5
Median Income$103,438
Per Capita Income$38,235
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty Rate2.4%
County GDP$15,450M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$198,100
Zillow Value$253,691
Median Rent$1,063
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,063

Health

Obesity31.1%
Diabetes8.0%
Depression24.3%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Jan / Jul26° / 75°
Rain37 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

3.3/5
Bachelor's+28.4%
High School+94.3%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.34
Libraries (County)11

Community

2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%
Commute21 min
Work From Home4.4%
BroadbandN/A

How Philo Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$103,438
Home Value$198,100
Median Rent$1,063
Poverty Rate2.4%
Bachelor's Degree+28.4%
Unemployment0.8%
Avg Temperature52.5°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,461
Population Density1,760 per sq mi
Median Age34.5 years
Male49.0%
Female51.0%
Male 49%
Female 51%

Race & Ethnicity

White 98.2% Hispanic 0.2% Other 1.6%
White98.2%
Black or African American0.0%
Hispanic or Latino0.2%
Asian0.0%
Other Races1.6%

Language

English Only99.2%
Spanish Speakers0.8%
English 99.2% Spanish 0.8%

Social Characteristics

Disability11.4%
Health Insurance99.9%

Income

38% above avg
Median Household Income$103,438
Per Capita Income$38,235
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,235
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$79,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate0.8%
Poverty Rate2.4%
Total Establishments (County)4,160
County GDP$15,450M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation590
Healthcare Facilities419
Retail Stores576
Manufacturing124
Total Establishments4,160

Industry Mix

Restaurants 590 Healthcare 419 Retail 576 Manufacturing 124

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$79,600
Avg Property Tax Paid$7,971

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time21.1 min
Work From Home4.4%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

30% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$198,100
Zillow Home Value Index$253,691

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$315,000
Price Per Sq Ft$92
Homes Sold (month)1
Sale-to-List Ratio109.2%
Price Drops0.0%
Active Inventory6

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied88.0%

Rental Costs

9% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,063

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)$7,971
Effective Tax Rate (est.)4.02%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.1%
Diabetes8.0%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure27.5%
Asthma10.1%
COPD5.2%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.1%
Physical Inactivity17.0%
Depression24.3%
Mental Distress (14+ days)16.9%
Physical Distress (14+ days)10.7%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage99.9%
Regular Checkup74.4%
Premature Death Rate7,180 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.2 / 10
Exercise Access88.1%
Healthcare Facilities (County)419
Restaurants (County)590

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)19

Temperature

26°F Jan 75°F Jul
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Average52.5°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation37.0 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation740 ft (226 m)
Land Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density1,760 per sq mi
Latitude40.0033°
Longitude-88.1564°
County FIPS17019

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 37.2%
D 61.3%

Democrat +24.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+28.4%
High School+94.3%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.34

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — Counties in metro areas under 250K
Population Density1,760 per sq mi
Land Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Alt Fuel Stations (all types)1
Public Libraries (County)11

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)19

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