Raymond, IL

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.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,065 Population 845/sq mi density
$64,063 Median Income $31,601 per capita
$96,600 Home Value $167,384 Zillow
$833 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
101 Violent Crime/100K 0 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$64,063 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,600 home value, $833/mo rent
C
Safety
2.0 / 5.0
101 violent crimes/100K (73% below avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $64,063
15% lower than US avg
Home Value $96,600
66% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 101/100K
73% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.4%
39% lower than US avg
Median Rent $833
28% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.7%
17% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.8%
50% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 16.9%
36% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,065
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density845/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 92%

Economy

B+
Median Income$64,063
Per Capita$31,601
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty16.9%
County GDP$2,021M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$96,600
Rent$833
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$167,384

Crime

C
Violent101/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity37.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.6%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain40.0 in/yr
Elevation644 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.4%
High School+96.7%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute25 min
Libraries6

Is Raymond a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Raymond has a population of 1,065 with a density of 845 people per square mile. The median age is 35.9 years, 8% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.6%), with 3.8% Hispanic, 3.4% Black.

Population

1,065
Total Population
845
People / sq mi
35.9yrs
Median Age
8% below US avg
1.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54%
Female 46%

Race & Ethnicity

Raymond vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.7%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.3%
83% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Raymond vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Raymond is $64,063, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Raymond vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,063
15% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,601
Avg Weekly Wage$1,603
IRS Avg AGI$66,701

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below US avg
Poverty Rate16.9%
36% above US avg
Establishments (County)697
County GDP$2,021M

Business (County)

Restaurants77
Healthcare66
Retail112
Manufacturing23

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,300
23% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.45%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.0 min
Work from Home10.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Raymond is $96,600, 66% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $833 (28% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $167,384.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$96,600
66% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$167,384

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$833
28% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied75.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,300
23% above US avg
Effective Rate4.45%
In Raymond, 37.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.6% report depression. 21.6% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.7%
17% above US avg
Diabetes9.3%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure30.1%
Asthma10.7%
COPD6.7%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.3%
Physical Inactivity21.6%
Depression24.6%
Mental Distress18.9%
Physical Distress12.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.7%
Checkup Rate75.4%
Premature Death11,025/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.7/10
Exercise Access38.3%
Healthcare Facilities66
Raymond has a violent crime rate of 101 per 100,000 residents, 73% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 0 per 100,000 (100% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Raymond vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent101.3/100K
73% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape101.3/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Burglary0.0/100K
Theft0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Safety Score

Safety GradeC
Safety Score2.0 / 5.0
Raymond has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.0 inches
5% above US avg
Snowfall16.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation644 ft (196 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density845/sq mi
Coordinates39.3198°N, 89.5745°W
County FIPS17135
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 20.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 44-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.1%
D 27.1%

Winner: Republican by 44 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.4%
39% below US avg
High School+96.7%
School Test Score5.34
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density845/sq mi
Total Area1.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities66
Restaurants77
Retail Stores112

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7
C Safety Grade (2.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.0 min
Work from Home10.0%

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