Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Pontoon Beach is a small city in Illinois with a population of 6,131. Residents earn $59,375 per year, which is 21% below the national average.
Based on current data, Pontoon Beach receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Pontoon Beach has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Pontoon Beach is $59,375, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 12.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Pontoon Beach is $137,900, 51% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,117 per month. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Pontoon Beach is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 88 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,424 per 100,000, 24% above the national average.
16.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Pontoon Beach enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 84.5% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 15.5% |
| 16% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $59,375 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,614 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,519 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,224 |
| Unemployment | 5.1% |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.8% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 15,318 |
| County GDP | $40,403M |
| Restaurants | 1,029 |
| Healthcare | 2,212 |
| Retail | 810 |
| Manufacturing | 366 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,881 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.54% |
| Commute Time | 22.3 min |
| Work from Home | 5.8% |
| Census Median | $137,900 |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $184,443 |
| Median List Price | $150,000 |
| Median List Price | $150,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $138 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.1% |
| Price Drops | 10.0% |
| Inventory | 10 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,117 |
| 4% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,881 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.54% |
| Obesity | 41.9% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.3% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.2% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 8.2% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.3% |
| Depression | 24.3% |
| Mental Distress | 20.5% |
| Physical Distress | 15.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.5% |
| Premature Death | 15,768/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,212 |
| Total Violent | 88.5/100K |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 17.7/100K |
| Robbery | 17.7/100K |
| Assault | 53.1/100K |
| Total Property | 2,424.4/100K |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 300.8/100K |
| Theft | 1,964.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 159.3/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 71 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 55.7°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.9 inches |
| 10% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 412 ft (126 m) |
| Area | 10.0 sq mi (25.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 615/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7218°N, 90.0636°W |
| County FIPS | 29510 |
Winner: Democrat by 64.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.2% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 615/sq mi |
| Total Area | 10.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 5 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 9 |
| Public Libraries | 16 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,212 |
| Restaurants | 1,029 |
| Retail Stores | 810 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 71 |
| Avg Commute | 22.3 min |
| Work from Home | 5.8% |