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Raritan, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Henderson County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
155 Population 1,550/sq mi density
$77,361 Median Income $27,529 per capita
$80,600 Home Value $95,730 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$77,361 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,600 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Raritan, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$77,361
3% above
$27,529 per capita
Home Value
$80,600
71% below
Zillow: $95,730
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
155/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
65% below
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
6% above
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Raritan Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
103%
Home Value
29%
Poverty
67%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
50%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Raritan 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

Raritan residents earn a median household income of $77,361 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,529. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 143 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Raritan is $80,600 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $95,730. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.

Safety & Crime

Raritan reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 155/100K.

Education

11.9% of adults in Raritan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Raritan has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population155
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density1,550/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans100.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$77,361
Per Capita$27,529
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$224M
Avg Weekly Wage$712

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,600
Rent
Ownership92.2%
Zillow$95,730
Housing Units47
Rent Burden24.4%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property155/100K

Health

Obesity34.0%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,415/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation760 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute31 min
Broadband51.0%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Raritan was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Southeast Iowa Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.