At a Glance
Median Income
$55,000
$29,528 per capita
Home Value
$104,900
Zillow: $348,521
Bachelor's Degree+
6.5%
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
17.6% 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?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rantoul residents earn a median household income of $55,000 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,528. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 711 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rantoul is $104,900 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $348,521. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Education
6.5% of adults in Rantoul hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% below the national average).
97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rantoul has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population114
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density760/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born5.3%
Veterans2.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$55,000
Per Capita$29,528
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,168M
Avg Weekly Wage$968
Housing
A+
Home Value$104,900
Rent
Ownership98.3%
Zillow$348,521
Housing Units68
Rent Burden29.0%
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,277/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain40.0 in/yr
Elevation899 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.5%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute29 min
Broadband51.7%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Rantoul was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Lawrence Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.390 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.