Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Shipman is a small town in Illinois with a population of 667. Residents earn $62,500 per year, which is 17% below the national average.
Based on current data, Shipman receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Shipman offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Shipman is $62,500, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. Only 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
The median home value in Shipman is $92,500, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $788 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
19.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Shipman experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches, including 12.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.7% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.3% |
| 98% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $62,500 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,406 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $870 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,020 |
| Unemployment | 0.9% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.6% |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 389 |
| County GDP | $673M |
| Restaurants | 54 |
| Healthcare | 41 |
| Retail | 58 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,281 |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.71% |
| Commute Time | 33.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 89.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.2% |
| Census Median | $92,500 |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $82,283 |
| Census Median Rent | $788 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 26.0% |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,281 |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.71% |
| Obesity | 35.5% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.0% |
| Depression | 24.0% |
| Mental Distress | 18.7% |
| Physical Distress | 12.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.1% |
| Premature Death | 9,795/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 68.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 41 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.2 inches |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 12.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 630 ft (192 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 505/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1195°N, 90.0452°W |
| County FIPS | 17083 |
Winner: Republican by 50.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.5% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 505/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 88.4% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 41 |
| Restaurants | 54 |
| Retail Stores | 58 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 33.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 89.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.2% |