At a Glance
Median Income
$39,338
$27,435 per capita
Home Value
$76,600
Zillow: $109,852
Median Rent
$786/mo
39.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.2%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
18.2%
12.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
16.4% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Piper City a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 18.2% (406% 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 $109,852. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population716
Median Age45.7 yrs
Density1,279/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born4.3%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$39,338
Per Capita$27,435
Unemployment18.2%
Poverty12.3%
County GDP$1,119M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,074
Housing
A+
Home Value$76,600
Rent$786
Ownership72.6%
Zillow$109,852
Housing Units389
Rent Burden39.0%
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,101/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain44.4 in/yr
Elevation671 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.2%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute23 min
Broadband85.8%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Piper City was founded in 1867.
The median home in Piper City was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.