South Beloit, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Winnebago County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
7,930 Population 1,285/sq mi density
$81,836 Median Income $36,108 per capita
$160,800 Home Value $244,006 Zillow
$925 Median Rent 23.7% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
165 Violent Crime/100K 1,042 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$81,836 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,800 home value, $925/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
165 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.6% bachelor's degree or higher

South Beloit, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$81,836
9% above
$36,108 per capita
Home Value
$160,800
43% below
Zillow: $244,006
Median Rent
$925/mo
20% below
23.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
165/100K
57% below
1,042/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.6%
27% below
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
81% above
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
26% above
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How South Beloit Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
109%
Home Value
57%
Rent
80%
Poverty
81%
Bachelor's
73%
Unemployment
181%
Crime
43%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is South Beloit a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

South Beloit residents earn a median household income of $81,836 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,108. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,870 business establishments, including 623 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in South Beloit is $160,800 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $244,006. Median rent is $925/month, with 23.7% 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 1990.

Safety & Crime

South Beloit reports 165 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,042/100K.

Education

24.6% of adults in South Beloit hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below the national average). 93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

South Beloit has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population7,930
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density1,285/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born4.7%
Veterans6.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$81,836
Per Capita$36,108
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$18,798M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,142

Housing

A+
Home Value$160,800
Rent$925
Ownership70.4%
Zillow$244,006
Housing Units3,435
Rent Burden23.7%

Crime

F
Violent165/100K
Property1,042/100K

Health

Obesity40.3%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death11,176/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain37.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation770 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.6%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute26 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries12

Did You Know?

South Beloit was founded in 1917.
The median home in South Beloit was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Southern Wisconsin Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
There are 623 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 27 fatal vehicle crashes.