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Rio, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan Area

Rio is a small town in Illinois with a population of 210. Residents earn $62,917 per year, which is 16% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
210 Population 677/sq mi density
$62,917 Median Income $29,852 per capita
$104,700 Home Value
$771 Median Rent 28.5% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$62,917 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,700 home value, $771/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $62,917
16% lower than US avg
Home Value $104,700
63% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.8%
59% lower than US avg
Median Rent $771
34% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.5%
11% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.9%
47% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.5%
17% higher than US avg

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

People

Population210
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density677/mi²
Male / Female40% / 61%
Largest GroupWhite 91%
Veterans12.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$62,917
Per Capita$29,852
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty14.5%
County GDP$590M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$104,700
Rent$771
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units87
Rent Burden28.5%

Health

Obesity35.5%
Uninsured6.8%
Smoking13.0%
Depression22.9%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain39.4 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation779 ft (237 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 35%
Commute25 min
Broadband77.0%
Libraries4

Is Rio a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rio receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Rio offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rio is $62,917, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. 14.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rio is $104,700, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $771 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

13.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Rio experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Rio has a population of 210 with a density of 677 people per square mile. The median age is 36.0 years, 7% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.4%), with 1.4% Black.

Population

210
Total Population
677
People / sq mi
36.0yrs
Median Age
7% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 39.5%
Female 60.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Rio vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.4%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.6%
96% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Rio vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rio is $62,917, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Rio vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,917
16% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,852
Avg Weekly Wage$840
IRS Avg AGI$73,339

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below US avg
Poverty Rate14.5%
17% above US avg
Establishments (County)306
County GDP$590M

Business (County)

Restaurants25
Healthcare21
Retail32
Manufacturing13

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,932
41% above US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.71%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.2 min
Drive Alone85.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Rio is $104,700, 63% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $771 (34% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$104,700
63% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$771
34% below US avg
Rent Burden28.5%

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%
Housing Units87
Median Year Built1972

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,932
41% above US avg
Effective Rate4.71%
In Rio, 35.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.8% of residents lack health insurance. 13.0% are current smokers. 22.9% report depression. 19.9% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.5%
11% above US avg
Diabetes8.5%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure28.7%
Asthma10.3%
COPD5.6%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking13.0%
7% below US avg
Binge Drinking21.5%
Physical Inactivity19.9%
Depression22.9%
Mental Distress17.6%
Physical Distress11.6%
Short Sleep35.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.9%
Uninsured6.8%
21% below US avg
Primary Care1:7,791
Dentists1:5,168
Mental Health1:3,872
Checkup Rate75.6%
Dental Visits66.0%
Premature Death7,042/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access40.9%
Healthcare Facilities21
Rio has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.4 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.0°F
9% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.4 inches
4% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation779 ft (237 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density677/sq mi
Coordinates41.1093°N, 90.3988°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17131
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 13.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 27.1-point margin. 77.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.5%
D 35.4%

Winner: Republican by 27.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.8%
59% below US avg
High School+91.3%
Graduate Degree+2.8%
School Test Score5.34
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density677/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access77.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities21
Restaurants25
Retail Stores32

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.2 min
Drive Alone85.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.4%

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