Median Income $55,000

27% lower than US avg

Home Value $104,900

63% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 6.5%

81% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 40.3%

26% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 1.8%

86% lower than US avg

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

People

Population114

Median Age52.0 yrs

Density760/mi²

Male / Female60% / 40%

Largest GroupWhite 90%

Veterans93.0%

Economy

Median Income$55,000

Per Capita$29,528

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty1.8%

County GDP$1,168M

Commute29 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$104,900

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Zillow$330,252

Housing Units68

Health

Obesity40.3%

Uninsured8.7%

Smoking17.6%

Depression23.4%

Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)

AQI39 (Good)

Rain39.9 in/yr

Sunny Days302/yr

Elevation899 ft (274 m)

Education

Bachelor's+6.5%

High School+97.8%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score5.80

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%

Commute29 min

Broadband58.0%

Libraries5

Is Rantoul a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rantoul receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Rantoul offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rantoul is $55,000, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rantoul is $104,900, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

6.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Rantoul experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. With 302 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches, including 9.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Rantoul has a population of 114 with a density of 760 people per square mile. The median age is 52.0 years, 34% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.4%), with 2.6% Hispanic, 1.8% Black.

Population

114

Total Population

760

People / sq mi

52.0yrs

Median Age

34% above US avg

0.2mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 59.6%

Female 40.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Rantoul vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	97.2%
	24% above US avg
Spanish	2.8%
	79% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Rantoul vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rantoul is $55,000, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Rantoul vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$55,000
	27% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$29,528
Avg Weekly Wage	$968
IRS Avg AGI	$62,787

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	1.8%
	86% below US avg
Establishments (County)	711
County GDP	$1,168M

Business (County)

Restaurants	56
Healthcare	63
Retail	74
Manufacturing	23

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$4,378
	25% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate	4.17%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	28.6 min
Drive Alone	83.3%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	3.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Rantoul is $104,900, 63% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $330,252.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$104,900
	63% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$330,252

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$702
1 Bedroom	$753
2 Bedrooms	$947
3 Bedrooms	$1,223
4 Bedrooms	$1,397

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	98.3%
Housing Units	68
Median Year Built	1980

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$4,378
	25% above US avg
Effective Rate	4.17%

In Rantoul, 40.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.7% of residents lack health insurance. 17.6% are current smokers. 23.4% report depression. 26.8% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	40.3%
	26% above US avg
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart Disease	5.8%
High Blood Pressure	32.0%
Asthma	11.1%
COPD	7.2%
Cancer	7.3%
Stroke	3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	17.6%
	26% above US avg
Binge Drinking	17.2%
Physical Inactivity	26.8%
Depression	23.4%
Mental Distress	18.9%
Physical Distress	13.3%
Short Sleep	33.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	93.5%
Uninsured	8.7%
	1% above US avg
Checkup Rate	73.8%
Dental Visits	61.8%
Premature Death	9,277/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.0/10
Exercise Access	53.2%
Healthcare Facilities	63

Rantoul has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.9 inches. The area enjoys 302 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	54.5°F
	1% above US avg
January Average	29°F (-2°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	302 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	39.9 inches
	5% above US avg
Snowfall	9.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	899 ft (274 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density	760/sq mi
Coordinates	38.5484°N, 95.1009°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	20059

It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 6.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 40.1-point margin. 58.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69%

D 28.9%

Winner: Republican by 40.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	6.5%
	81% below US avg
High School+	97.8%
Graduate Degree+	0.0%
School Test Score	5.80

D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6	Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density	760/sq mi
Total Area	0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	58.0%
Public Libraries	5
Healthcare Facilities	63
Restaurants	56
Retail Stores	74

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	28.6 min
Drive Alone	83.3%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	3.3%

Rantoul, KS

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

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Rantoul a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Rantoul vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Rantoul vs U.S. Average

Income: Rantoul vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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