Illinois
Raymond is a small town in Illinois with a population of 1,065. Residents earn $64,063 per year, which is 15% below the national average.
Based on current data, Raymond receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate. Raymond offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Raymond is $64,063, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. The poverty rate of 16.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Raymond is $96,600, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $833 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Raymond is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 101 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.
20.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Raymond experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches, including 16.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.7% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.3% |
| 83% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $64,063 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,601 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,603 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,701 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.9% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 697 |
| County GDP | $2,021M |
| Restaurants | 77 |
| Healthcare | 66 |
| Retail | 112 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,300 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.45% |
| Commute Time | 25.0 min |
| Work from Home | 10.0% |
| Census Median | $96,600 |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $167,384 |
| Census Median Rent | $833 |
| 28% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,300 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.45% |
| Obesity | 37.7% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.1% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.6% |
| Depression | 24.6% |
| Mental Distress | 18.9% |
| Physical Distress | 12.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.4% |
| Premature Death | 11,025/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 38.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 66 |
| Total Violent | 101.3/100K |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 101.3/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Safety Grade | C |
| Safety Score | 2.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.0 inches |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 16.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 644 ft (196 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 845/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3198°N, 89.5745°W |
| County FIPS | 17135 |
Winner: Republican by 44 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.4% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 845/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 66 |
| Restaurants | 77 |
| Retail Stores | 112 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 25.0 min |
| Work from Home | 10.0% |