At a Glance
Median Income
$49,821
$25,865 per capita
Home Value
$109,200
Zillow: $142,056
Median Rent
$899/mo
25.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
575/100K
1,893/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
18.6% smoking rate
How Rantoul Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rantoul's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rantoul a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rantoul residents earn a median household income of $49,821 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,865. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,160 business establishments, including 590 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rantoul is $109,200 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $142,056. Median rent is $899/month, with 25.0% 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 1965.
Safety & Crime
Rantoul reports 575 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,893/100K.
Education
11.9% of adults in Rantoul hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rantoul has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population12,515
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density1,474/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born9.4%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$49,821
Per Capita$25,865
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$15,450M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,235
Housing
A+
Home Value$109,200
Rent$899
Ownership49.6%
Zillow$142,056
Housing Units6,080
Rent Burden25.0%
Crime
F
Violent575/100K
Property1,893/100K
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death7,180/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain40.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation743 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%
Commute19 min
Broadband82.6%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Rantoul was founded in 1854.
The median home in Rantoul was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
There are 590 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.