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Prophetstown, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Whiteside County County
Prophetstown, IL
At a Glance
How Prophetstown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Prophetstown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Prophetstown a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Prophetstown residents earn a median household income of $66,797 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,452. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,185 business establishments, including 132 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Prophetstown is $116,300 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $160,254. Median rent is $704/month, with 27.8% 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 1954.
Safety & Crime
Prophetstown reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
14.1% of adults in Prophetstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Prophetstown has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.