Plymouth, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · McDonough County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
512 Population 898/sq mi density
$39,750 Median Income $24,923 per capita
$55,500 Home Value $111,285 Zillow
$796 Median Rent 36.3% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$39,750 median income, 20.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,500 home value, $796/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Plymouth, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$39,750
47% below
$24,923 per capita
Home Value
$55,500
80% below
Zillow: $111,285
Median Rent
$796/mo
32% below
36.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.0%
73% below
82.6% high school+
Unemployment
20.3%
464% above
22.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
23% above
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Plymouth Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Plymouth's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
53%
Home Value
20%
Rent
68%
Poverty
184%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
564%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Plymouth a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Plymouth residents earn a median household income of $39,750 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,923. The unemployment rate stands at 20.3% (464% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 550 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Plymouth is $55,500 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $111,285. Median rent is $796/month, with 36.3% 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 1948.

Education

9.0% of adults in Plymouth hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 82.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Plymouth has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population512
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density898/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.5%

Economy

D
Median Income$39,750
Per Capita$24,923
Unemployment20.3%
Poverty22.8%
County GDP$1,455M
Avg Weekly Wage$931

Housing

A+
Home Value$55,500
Rent$796
Ownership82.1%
Zillow$111,285
Housing Units252
Rent Burden36.3%

Health

Obesity39.5%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,860/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain40.2 in/yr
Elevation644 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.0%
High School+82.6%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute34 min
Broadband86.6%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Plymouth was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.