Prophetstown, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Whiteside County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,828 Population 1,364/sq mi density
$66,797 Median Income $35,452 per capita
$116,300 Home Value $170,712 Zillow
$704 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$66,797 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,300 home value, $704/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Prophetstown, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,797
11% below
$35,452 per capita
Home Value
$116,300
59% below
Zillow: $170,712
Median Rent
$704/mo
39% below
27.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.1%
58% below
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
97% above
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
10% above
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

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)

Income
89%
Home Value
41%
Rent
61%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
197%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Prophetstown a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 7.1% (97% above 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 $170,712. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,828
Median Age43.8 yrs
Density1,364/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans12.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$66,797
Per Capita$35,452
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$2,978M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,042

Housing

A+
Home Value$116,300
Rent$704
Ownership75.5%
Zillow$170,712
Housing Units797
Rent Burden27.8%

Health

Obesity35.2%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,513/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain39.7 in/yr
Elevation634 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.1%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute21 min
Broadband80.5%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Prophetstown was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 132 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.