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Shirley, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan Area

Shirley is a small town in Illinois with a population of 73. Residents earn $68,214 per year, which is 9% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
73 Population 811/sq mi density
$68,214 Median Income $11,315 per capita
$84,500 Home Value
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$68,214 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,500 home value
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $68,214
9% lower than US avg
Home Value $84,500
70% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.5%
63% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.3%
7% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Shirley Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population73
Median Age27.7 yrs
Density811/mi²
Male / Female25% / 75%
Largest GroupWhite 53%
Veterans40.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$68,214
Per Capita$11,315
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$7,835M
Commute15 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units20
Rent Burden27.0%

Health

Obesity34.3%
Uninsured6.5%
Smoking12.6%
Depression22.2%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain40.4 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation768 ft (234 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+62.5%
Graduate+14.3%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute15 min
Broadband12.0%
Libraries12

Is Shirley a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Shirley receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Shirley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Shirley is $68,214, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Shirley is $84,500, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

12.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 62.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Shirley experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Shirley has a population of 73 with a density of 811 people per square mile. The median age is 27.7 years, 29% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (53.4%).

Population

73
Total Population
811
People / sq mi
27.7yrs
Median Age
29% below US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 24.7%
Female 75.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Shirley vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.4%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.6%
88% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Shirley vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Shirley is $68,214, which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes.

Income: Shirley vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$68,214
9% below US avg
Per Capita Income$11,315
Avg Weekly Wage$1,079
IRS Avg AGI$79,430

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,560
County GDP$7,835M

Business (County)

Restaurants304
Healthcare285
Retail380
Manufacturing118

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,627
89% above US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate7.84%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time14.8 min
Drive Alone95.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Shirley is $84,500, 70% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$84,500
70% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units20
Median Year Built1945

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,627
89% above US avg
Effective Rate7.84%
In Shirley, 34.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.5% of residents lack health insurance. 12.6% are current smokers. 22.2% report depression. 18.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Shirley vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.3%
7% above US avg
Diabetes8.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure29.9%
Asthma9.9%
COPD5.3%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking12.6%
10% below US avg
Binge Drinking20.4%
Physical Inactivity18.6%
Depression22.2%
Mental Distress16.6%
Physical Distress11.0%
Short Sleep34.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured6.5%
24% below US avg
Primary Care1:2,329
Dentists1:1,709
Mental Health1:430
Checkup Rate75.7%
Dental Visits63.5%
Premature Death7,936/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access83.2%
Healthcare Facilities285
Shirley has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.4 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.2°F
7% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.4 inches
6% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation768 ft (234 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density811/sq mi
Coordinates40.4075°N, 89.0643°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17179
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 12.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 26.7-point margin. 12.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.5%
D 35.8%

Winner: Republican by 26.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.5%
63% below US avg
High School+62.5%
Graduate Degree+14.3%
School Test Score5.34
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density811/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access12.0%
Public Libraries12
Healthcare Facilities285
Restaurants304
Retail Stores380

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)14

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute14.8 min
Drive Alone95.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.0%

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