Raymond, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Montgomery County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,065 Population 845/sq mi density
$64,063 Median Income $31,601 per capita
$96,600 Home Value $169,620 Zillow
$833 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$64,063 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,600 home value, $833/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Raymond, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,063
15% below
$31,601 per capita
Home Value
$96,600
66% below
Zillow: $169,620
Median Rent
$833/mo
28% below
28.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.4%
39% below
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
16.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17% above
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Raymond Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
85%
Home Value
34%
Rent
72%
Poverty
136%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
78%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Raymond a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Raymond residents earn a median household income of $64,063 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,601. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 697 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Raymond is $96,600 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $169,620. Median rent is $833/month, with 28.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.

Education

20.4% of adults in Raymond hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Raymond has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,065
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density845/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$64,063
Per Capita$31,601
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty16.9%
County GDP$2,021M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,603

Housing

A+
Home Value$96,600
Rent$833
Ownership75.3%
Zillow$169,620
Housing Units410
Rent Burden28.1%

Health

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death11,025/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain38.1 in/yr
Elevation644 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.4%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute25 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Raymond was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.