Roodhouse, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Greene County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,662 Population 1,471/sq mi density
$51,667 Median Income $26,464 per capita
$70,300 Home Value $69,306 Zillow
$703 Median Rent 32.1% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$51,667 median income, 11.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,300 home value, $703/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Roodhouse, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,667
31% below
$26,464 per capita
Home Value
$70,300
75% below
Zillow: $69,306
Median Rent
$703/mo
40% below
32.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.8%
77% below
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
11.9%
231% above
14.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.1%
34% above
21.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Roodhouse Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
69%
Home Value
25%
Rent
60%
Poverty
116%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
331%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Roodhouse a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Roodhouse residents earn a median household income of $51,667 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,464. The unemployment rate stands at 11.9% (231% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 246 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Roodhouse is $70,300 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $69,306. Median rent is $703/month, with 32.1% 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 1953.

Education

7.8% of adults in Roodhouse hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Roodhouse has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,662
Median Age46.9 yrs
Density1,471/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

C
Median Income$51,667
Per Capita$26,464
Unemployment11.9%
Poverty14.4%
County GDP$431M
Avg Weekly Wage$809

Housing

A+
Home Value$70,300
Rent$703
Ownership84.6%
Zillow$69,306
Housing Units817
Rent Burden32.1%

Health

Obesity43.1%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking21.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death10,190/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain39.6 in/yr
Elevation657 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute28 min
Broadband87.6%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Roodhouse was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.