Illinois
Roodhouse is a small town in Illinois with a population of 1,662. Residents earn $51,667 per year, which is 31% below the national average.
Based on current data, Roodhouse receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Roodhouse offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Roodhouse is $51,667, 31% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 14.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Roodhouse is $70,300, 75% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $703 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
7.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Roodhouse experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches, including 18.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.4% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.6% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $51,667 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,464 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $809 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,708 |
| Unemployment | 6.6% |
| 83% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.4% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 246 |
| County GDP | $431M |
| Restaurants | 20 |
| Healthcare | 17 |
| Retail | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,717 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.29% |
| Commute Time | 27.6 min |
| Work from Home | 3.2% |
| Census Median | $70,300 |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $75,899 |
| Census Median Rent | $703 |
| 40% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,717 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.29% |
| Obesity | 43.1% |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.0% |
| Heart Disease | 7.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.0% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 9.9% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.0% |
| Depression | 26.6% |
| Mental Distress | 21.8% |
| Physical Distress | 16.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.8% |
| Premature Death | 10,190/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 50.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 17 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.6 inches |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 18.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 657 ft (200 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,471/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4841°N, 90.3740°W |
| County FIPS | 17061 |
Winner: Republican by 57.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 7.8% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,471/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 17 |
| Restaurants | 20 |
| Retail Stores | 35 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 27.6 min |
| Work from Home | 3.2% |