Illinois · Metropolitan Area
South Beloit is a small city in Illinois with a population of 7,930. Residents earn $81,836 per year, which is 9% above the national average.
Based on current data, South Beloit receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. South Beloit offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in South Beloit is $81,836, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.8%, indicating a healthy job market. 10.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in South Beloit is $160,800, 43% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $925 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
South Beloit is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 103 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,950 per 100,000, near the national average.
24.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
South Beloit experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches, including 37.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 90.4% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.6% |
| 28% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $81,836 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,108 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,142 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,398 |
| Unemployment | 4.8% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.0% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,870 |
| County GDP | $18,798M |
| Restaurants | 623 |
| Healthcare | 668 |
| Retail | 907 |
| Manufacturing | 521 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,763 |
| 93% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.21% |
| Commute Time | 26.4 min |
| Work from Home | 2.2% |
| Census Median | $160,800 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $228,379 |
| Median List Price | $320,400 |
| Median List Price | $320,400 |
| $/Sq Ft | $166 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.3% |
| Price Drops | 18.8% |
| Inventory | 16 |
| Census Median Rent | $925 |
| 20% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,763 |
| 93% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.21% |
| Obesity | 40.3% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.9% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.4% |
| Depression | 24.4% |
| Mental Distress | 18.8% |
| Physical Distress | 13.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.1% |
| Premature Death | 11,176/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 668 |
| Total Violent | 103.3/100K |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 51.7/100K |
| Assault | 51.7/100K |
| Total Property | 1,949.9/100K |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 400.3/100K |
| Theft | 1,433.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 116.2/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 27 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.2 inches |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 37.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 770 ft (235 m) |
| Area | 6.2 sq mi (16.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,285/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4848°N, 89.0274°W |
| County FIPS | 17201 |
Winner: Democrat by 0.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 24.6% |
| 27% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,285/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 6 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 8 |
| Public Libraries | 12 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 668 |
| Restaurants | 623 |
| Retail Stores | 907 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 27 |
| Avg Commute | 26.4 min |
| Work from Home | 2.2% |