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Preemption, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan Area

Preemption is a small town in Illinois with a population of 100. Residents earn $81,364 per year, which is 8% above the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
100 Population 90/sq mi density
$81,364 Median Income $36,815 per capita
$167,900 Home Value
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$81,364 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$167,900 home value
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $81,364
8% higher than US avg
Home Value $167,900
40% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 31.2%
7% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.3%
19% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.0%
52% lower than US avg

How Preemption Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population100
Median Age54.8 yrs
Density90/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans77.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$81,364
Per Capita$36,815
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$12,607M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$167,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units94
Rent Burden28.4%

Health

Obesity38.3%
Uninsured8.1%
Smoking15.2%
Depression25.0%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain38.3 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation805 ft (245 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+31.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute24 min
Broadband38.0%
Libraries11

Is Preemption a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Preemption receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Preemption stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Preemption is $81,364, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Preemption is $167,900, 40% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

31.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Preemption experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches, including 36.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Preemption has a population of 100 with a density of 90 people per square mile. The median age is 54.8 years, 41% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

100
Total Population
90
People / sq mi
54.8yrs
Median Age
41% above US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Preemption vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Preemption vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Preemption is $81,364, which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Preemption vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$81,364
8% above US avg
Per Capita Income$36,815
Avg Weekly Wage$1,391
IRS Avg AGI$65,635

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.0%
52% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,880
County GDP$12,607M

Business (County)

Restaurants375
Healthcare405
Retail411
Manufacturing124

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,655
90% above US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.96%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.4 min
Drive Alone70.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Preemption is $167,900, 40% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$167,900
40% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden28.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units94
Median Year Built1966

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,655
90% above US avg
Effective Rate3.96%
In Preemption, 38.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.1% of residents lack health insurance. 15.2% are current smokers. 25.0% report depression. 22.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Preemption vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.3%
19% above US avg
Diabetes9.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure30.6%
Asthma11.2%
COPD6.6%
Cancer7.3%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.2%
9% above US avg
Binge Drinking20.3%
Physical Inactivity22.1%
Depression25.0%
Mental Distress19.5%
Physical Distress13.0%
Short Sleep37.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured8.1%
6% below US avg
Primary Care1:2,042
Dentists1:1,275
Mental Health1:334
Checkup Rate75.7%
Dental Visits61.7%
Premature Death8,429/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access90.5%
Healthcare Facilities405
Preemption has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.3 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.3 inches
1% above US avg
Snowfall36.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation805 ft (245 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density90/sq mi
Coordinates41.3131°N, 90.5787°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17161
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 31.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 9.6-point margin. 38.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 44.4%
D 53.9%

Winner: Democrat by 9.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.2%
7% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+7.0%
School Test Score5.34
B Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density90/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access38.0%
Public Libraries11
Healthcare Facilities405
Restaurants375
Retail Stores411

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.4 min
Drive Alone70.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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