Piper City, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan Area

Piper City is a small town in Illinois with a population of 716. Residents earn $39,338 per year, which is 48% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
716 Population 1,279/sq mi density
$39,338 Median Income $27,435 per capita
$76,600 Home Value $108,770 Zillow
$786 Median Rent 39.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$39,338 median income, 11.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,600 home value, $786/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $39,338
48% lower than US avg
Home Value $76,600
73% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.2%
76% lower than US avg
Median Rent $786
32% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.6%
20% higher than US avg
Unemployment 11.0%
206% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.3%
1% lower than US avg

How Piper City Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population716
Median Age45.7 yrs
Density1,279/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 89%
Veterans7.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$39,338
Per Capita$27,435
Unemployment11.0%
Poverty12.3%
County GDP$1,119M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$76,600
Rent$786
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$108,770
Housing Units389
Rent Burden39.0%

Health

Obesity38.6%
Uninsured10.1%
Smoking16.4%
Depression24.0%
Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain44.4 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation671 ft (205 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.2%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute23 min
Broadband85.8%
Libraries4

Is Piper City a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Piper City receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Piper City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Piper City is $39,338, 48% below the national average of $75,149. At 11.0%, unemployment is notably high. 12.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Piper City is $76,600, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $786 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

8.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Piper City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches, including 24.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Piper City has a population of 716 with a density of 1,279 people per square mile. The median age is 45.7 years, 17% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.8%), with 1.1% Hispanic, 2.2% Black.

Population

716
Total Population
1,279
People / sq mi
45.7yrs
Median Age
17% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.3%
Female 49.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Piper City vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.7%
18% above US avg
Spanish7.3%
46% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Piper City vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Piper City is $39,338, which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Piper City vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$39,338
48% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,435
Avg Weekly Wage$1,074
IRS Avg AGI$68,333

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.0%
206% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.3%
1% below US avg
Establishments (County)367
County GDP$1,119M

Business (County)

Restaurants34
Healthcare41
Retail47
Manufacturing20

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,571
59% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate7.27%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.9 min
Drive Alone77.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Piper City is $76,600, 73% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $786 (32% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $108,770.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$76,600
73% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$108,770

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$786
32% below US avg
Rent Burden39.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied72.6%
Housing Units389
Median Year Built1952

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,571
59% above US avg
Effective Rate7.27%
In Piper City, 38.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 10.1% of residents lack health insurance. 16.4% are current smokers. 24.0% report depression. 25.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Piper City vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.6%
20% above US avg
Diabetes10.6%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure32.4%
Asthma10.7%
COPD7.5%
Cancer7.2%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.4%
17% above US avg
Binge Drinking20.1%
Physical Inactivity25.3%
Depression24.0%
Mental Distress19.1%
Physical Distress13.9%
Short Sleep40.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate86.2%
Uninsured10.1%
17% above US avg
Checkup Rate75.2%
Dental Visits57.5%
Premature Death9,101/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.8/10
Exercise Access69.2%
Healthcare Facilities41
Piper City has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 44.4 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall44.4 inches
17% above US avg
Snowfall24.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation671 ft (205 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density1,279/sq mi
Coordinates40.7561°N, 88.1889°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17053
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 8.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 47.9-point margin. 85.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 73%
D 25.1%

Winner: Republican by 47.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.2%
76% below US avg
High School+93.3%
Graduate Degree+1.6%
School Test Score5.34
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density1,279/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access85.8%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities41
Restaurants34
Retail Stores47

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.9 min
Drive Alone77.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.4%

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