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Redmon, IL

Illinois

Redmon is a small town in Illinois with a population of 144. Residents earn $59,688 per year, which is 21% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
144 Population 960/sq mi density
$59,688 Median Income $40,326 per capita
$77,900 Home Value
$688 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$59,688 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,900 home value, $688/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $59,688
21% lower than US avg
Home Value $77,900
72% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.8%
56% lower than US avg
Median Rent $688
41% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.4%
10% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.7%
53% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.1%
43% lower than US avg

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

People

Population144
Median Age55.2 yrs
Density960/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans11.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$59,688
Per Capita$40,326
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$1,039M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$77,900
Rent$688
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units93
Rent Burden31.3%

Health

Obesity35.4%
Uninsured7.2%
Smoking14.9%
Depression25.0%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain42.7 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation681 ft (208 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.8%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute24 min
Broadband73.0%
Libraries3

Is Redmon a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Redmon receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Redmon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Redmon is $59,688, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Redmon is $77,900, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $688 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

14.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Redmon experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches, including 19.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Redmon has a population of 144 with a density of 960 people per square mile. The median age is 55.2 years, 42% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.5%).

Population

144
Total Population
960
People / sq mi
55.2yrs
Median Age
42% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Redmon vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.0%
18% above US avg
Spanish7.0%
48% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Redmon vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Redmon is $59,688, which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Redmon vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$59,688
21% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,326
Avg Weekly Wage$1,055
IRS Avg AGI$63,188

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.1%
43% below US avg
Establishments (County)351
County GDP$1,039M

Business (County)

Restaurants38
Healthcare31
Retail45
Manufacturing16

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,788
8% above US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.86%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.6 min
Drive Alone81.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Redmon is $77,900, 72% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $688 (41% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$77,900
72% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$688
41% below US avg
Rent Burden31.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.0%
Housing Units93
Median Year Built1952

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,788
8% above US avg
Effective Rate4.86%
In Redmon, 35.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.2% of residents lack health insurance. 14.9% are current smokers. 25.0% report depression. 21.6% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.4%
10% above US avg
Diabetes8.9%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure30.3%
Asthma10.7%
COPD6.4%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.9%
6% above US avg
Binge Drinking20.8%
Physical Inactivity21.6%
Depression25.0%
Mental Distress19.2%
Physical Distress12.5%
Short Sleep37.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate87.3%
Uninsured7.2%
16% below US avg
Primary Care1:4,130
Dentists1:3,287
Mental Health1:371
Checkup Rate75.4%
Dental Visits64.5%
Premature Death11,162/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.1/10
Exercise Access57.4%
Healthcare Facilities31
Redmon has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.7 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.7 inches
12% above US avg
Snowfall19.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation681 ft (208 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density960/sq mi
Coordinates39.6448°N, 87.8615°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17045
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 14.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 52.4-point margin. 73.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 75.3%
D 23%

Winner: Republican by 52.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.8%
56% below US avg
High School+90.7%
Graduate Degree+2.5%
School Test Score5.34
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density960/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access73.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities31
Restaurants38
Retail Stores45

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.6 min
Drive Alone81.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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