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Piper City, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Ford County County
Piper City, IL
At a Glance
How Piper City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Piper City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Piper City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Piper City residents earn a median household income of $39,338 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,435. The unemployment rate stands at 11.0% (206% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 367 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Piper City is $76,600 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $108,770. Median rent is $786/month, with 39.0% 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 1952.
Safety & Crime
Piper City reports 170 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,500/100K.
Education
8.2% of adults in Piper City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.