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Rutland, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Woodford County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
189 Population 274/sq mi density
$49,063 Median Income $35,226 per capita
$72,800 Home Value $116,633 Zillow
$860 Median Rent 21.3% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
319 Violent Crime/100K 1,593 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$49,063 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,800 home value, $860/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
319 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Rutland, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,063
35% below
$35,226 per capita
Home Value
$72,800
74% below
Zillow: $116,633
Median Rent
$860/mo
26% below
21.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
319/100K
16% below
1,593/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.4%
81% below
79.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
20% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Rutland Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
65%
Home Value
26%
Rent
74%
Poverty
39%
Bachelor's
19%
Unemployment
31%
Crime
84%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rutland a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rutland residents earn a median household income of $49,063 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,226. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 803 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rutland is $72,800 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $116,633. Median rent is $860/month, with 21.3% 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 1973.

Safety & Crime

Rutland reports 319 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 16% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,593/100K.

Education

6.4% of adults in Rutland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below the national average). 79.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rutland has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population189
Median Age58.5 yrs
Density274/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$49,063
Per Capita$35,226
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$1,783M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,058

Housing

A+
Home Value$72,800
Rent$860
Ownership85.9%
Zillow$116,633
Housing Units120
Rent Burden21.3%

Crime

F
Violent319/100K
Property1,593/100K

Health

Obesity38.5%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death5,803/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation709 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.4%
High School+79.5%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score6.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute30 min
Broadband99.0%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Rutland was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.