Pulaski, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Pulaski County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
230 Population 176/sq mi density
$31,290 Median Income $24,124 per capita
$84,400 Home Value $105,128 Zillow
$669 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$31,290 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,400 home value, $669/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Pulaski, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$31,290
58% below
$24,124 per capita
Home Value
$84,400
70% below
Zillow: $105,128
Median Rent
$669/mo
42% below
26.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.3%
61% below
81.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
47% above
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.1%
50% above
20.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Pulaski Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
42%
Home Value
30%
Rent
58%
Poverty
62%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
147%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pulaski a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pulaski residents earn a median household income of $31,290 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,124. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 105 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pulaski is $84,400 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $105,128. Median rent is $669/month, with 26.3% 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 1960.

Education

13.3% of adults in Pulaski hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 81.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pulaski has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population230
Median Age55.2 yrs
Density176/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$31,290
Per Capita$24,124
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$223M
Avg Weekly Wage$872

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,400
Rent$669
Ownership65.6%
Zillow$105,128
Housing Units142
Rent Burden26.3%

Health

Obesity48.1%
Diabetes16.3%
Smoking20.0%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death12,463/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain51.0 in/yr
Elevation337 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+81.1%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score3.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute29 min
Broadband26.6%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Pulaski was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Cairo Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
43.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.