Illinois
Pinckneyville is a small city in Illinois with a population of 5,055. Residents earn $55,000 per year, which is 27% below the national average.
Based on current data, Pinckneyville receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Pinckneyville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Pinckneyville is $55,000, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. Only 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Pinckneyville is $117,100, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $440 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Pinckneyville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 54 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 270 per 100,000, 86% below the national average.
12.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 71.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Pinckneyville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches, including 11.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 91.4% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.6% |
| 36% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $55,000 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $21,876 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $968 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,281 |
| Unemployment | 0.7% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.7% |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 328 |
| County GDP | $873M |
| Restaurants | 43 |
| Healthcare | 48 |
| Retail | 52 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,138 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.53% |
| Commute Time | 17.7 min |
| Work from Home | 3.0% |
| Census Median | $117,100 |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $134,958 |
| Census Median Rent | $440 |
| 62% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,138 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.53% |
| Obesity | 42.6% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.7% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.1% |
| Depression | 20.0% |
| Mental Distress | 18.3% |
| Physical Distress | 14.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.2% |
| Premature Death | 9,279/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 67.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 48 |
| Total Violent | 54.0/100K |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 54.0/100K |
| Total Property | 270.2/100K |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 90.1/100K |
| Theft | 162.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 18.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.2 inches |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 11.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 461 ft (141 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,230/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0861°N, 89.3270°W |
| County FIPS | 17145 |
Winner: Republican by 52 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.0% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 71.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 1,230/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.1 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 48 |
| Restaurants | 43 |
| Retail Stores | 52 |
| Avg Commute | 17.7 min |
| Work from Home | 3.0% |