Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Prairie du Rocher is a small town in Illinois with a population of 432. Residents earn $60,313 per year, which is 20% below the national average.
Based on current data, Prairie du Rocher receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Prairie du Rocher offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Prairie du Rocher is $60,313, 20% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Prairie du Rocher is $85,400, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $713 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
12.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Prairie du Rocher enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches, including 9.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.2% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.8% |
| 79% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $60,313 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,588 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $937 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $99,457 |
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 827 |
| County GDP | $1,345M |
| Restaurants | 85 |
| Healthcare | 104 |
| Retail | 97 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,146 |
| 76% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 7.20% |
| Commute Time | 30.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 77.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.4% |
| Work from Home | 2.6% |
| Census Median | $85,400 |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $152,609 |
| Census Median Rent | $713 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.8% |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,146 |
| 76% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 7.20% |
| Obesity | 37.7% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.7% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.0% |
| Depression | 25.3% |
| Mental Distress | 19.9% |
| Physical Distress | 13.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.1% |
| Premature Death | 5,617/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 85.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 104 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 55.7°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.6 inches |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 9.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 389 ft (119 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 758/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0817°N, 90.0976°W |
| County FIPS | 17133 |
Winner: Republican by 36.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.6% |
| 63% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 758/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 86.7% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 104 |
| Restaurants | 85 |
| Retail Stores | 97 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 30.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 77.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.4% |
| Work from Home | 2.6% |