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Rio, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Mercer County County
Rio, IL
At a Glance
How Rio Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rio's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Rio a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Rio residents earn a median household income of $62,917 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,852. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 306 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rio is $104,700 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $164,950. Median rent is $771/month, with 28.5% 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 1972.
Safety & Crime
Rio reports 400 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 5% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,282/100K.
Education
13.8% of adults in Rio hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rio has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.