Illinois
Pittsfield is a small town in Illinois with a population of 4,422. Residents earn $52,432 per year, which is 30% below the national average.
Based on current data, Pittsfield receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Pittsfield offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Pittsfield is $52,432, 30% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, indicating a healthy job market. 10.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Pittsfield is $113,300, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $703 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
24.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Pittsfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches, including 15.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 96.6% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.4% |
| 75% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,432 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,135 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $906 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,901 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.6% |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 411 |
| County GDP | $825M |
| Restaurants | 32 |
| Healthcare | 27 |
| Retail | 47 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,031 |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.56% |
| Commute Time | 18.6 min |
| Work from Home | 1.9% |
| Census Median | $113,300 |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $129,236 |
| Census Median Rent | $703 |
| 40% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,031 |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.56% |
| Obesity | 40.2% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.3% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.9% |
| Depression | 24.6% |
| Mental Distress | 19.1% |
| Physical Distress | 13.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.6% |
| Premature Death | 9,047/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 43.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 27 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.5 inches |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 15.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 739 ft (225 m) |
| Area | 4.8 sq mi (12.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 925/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6005°N, 90.8101°W |
| County FIPS | 17149 |
Winner: Republican by 63.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 24.4% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 925/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 27 |
| Restaurants | 32 |
| Retail Stores | 47 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 18.6 min |
| Work from Home | 1.9% |