Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Somonauk is a small town in Illinois with a population of 1,592. Residents earn $81,731 per year, which is 9% above the national average.
Based on current data, Somonauk receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Somonauk stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Somonauk is $81,731, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. Only 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Somonauk is $221,500, 21% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $883 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
22.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Somonauk experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches, including 30.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.4% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $81,731 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,114 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $985 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $87,438 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.9% |
| 93% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,463 |
| County GDP | $5,408M |
| Restaurants | 235 |
| Healthcare | 218 |
| Retail | 253 |
| Manufacturing | 85 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,287 |
| 137% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.74% |
| Commute Time | 27.7 min |
| Work from Home | 6.4% |
| Census Median | $221,500 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $312,530 |
| Median List Price | $309,900 |
| Median List Price | $309,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $126 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 108.0% |
| Price Drops | 18.2% |
| Inventory | 11 |
| Census Median Rent | $883 |
| 24% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,287 |
| 137% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.74% |
| Obesity | 34.5% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.7% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.8% |
| Depression | 24.1% |
| Mental Distress | 18.1% |
| Physical Distress | 11.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.1% |
| Premature Death | 4,543/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 218 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 36.8 inches |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 30.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 685 ft (209 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 637/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6347°N, 88.6875°W |
| County FIPS | 17093 |
Winner: Democrat by 1.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.7% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 637/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 218 |
| Restaurants | 235 |
| Retail Stores | 253 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 27.7 min |
| Work from Home | 6.4% |