Potomac, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Vermilion County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
612 Population 1,249/sq mi density
$52,404 Median Income $34,756 per capita
$79,600 Home Value $141,294 Zillow
$742 Median Rent 22.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
303 Violent Crime/100K 152 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$52,404 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,600 home value, $742/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
303 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Potomac, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,404
30% below
$34,756 per capita
Home Value
$79,600
72% below
Zillow: $141,294
Median Rent
$742/mo
36% below
22.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
303/100K
20% below
152/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.8%
68% below
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
25% above
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Potomac Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
70%
Home Value
28%
Rent
64%
Poverty
34%
Bachelor's
32%
Unemployment
108%
Crime
80%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Potomac a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Potomac residents earn a median household income of $52,404 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,756. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,313 business establishments, including 146 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Potomac is $79,600 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $141,294. Median rent is $742/month, with 22.0% 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 1959.

Safety & Crime

Potomac reports 303 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 20% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 152/100K.

Education

10.8% of adults in Potomac hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Potomac has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population612
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density1,249/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans12.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,404
Per Capita$34,756
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$4,180M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,050

Housing

A+
Home Value$79,600
Rent$742
Ownership82.4%
Zillow$141,294
Housing Units297
Rent Burden22.0%

Crime

F
Violent303/100K
Property152/100K

Health

Obesity40.0%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death12,430/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain40.9 in/yr
Elevation682 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.8%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute30 min
Broadband88.2%
Internet Speed83 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Potomac was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 146 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.