Illinois
South Jacksonville is a small town in Illinois with a population of 3,255. Residents earn $53,438 per year, which is 29% below the national average.
Based on current data, South Jacksonville receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. South Jacksonville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in South Jacksonville is $53,438, 29% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in South Jacksonville is $137,100, 51% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $631 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
South Jacksonville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 30 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 457 per 100,000, 77% below the national average.
24.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
South Jacksonville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| 86% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $53,438 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,632 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,023 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,102 |
| Unemployment | 5.5% |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.4% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 714 |
| County GDP | $2,062M |
| Restaurants | 90 |
| Healthcare | 97 |
| Retail | 127 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,007 |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.65% |
| Commute Time | 16.9 min |
| Work from Home | 6.2% |
| Census Median | $137,100 |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $143,174 |
| Median List Price | $175,900 |
| Median List Price | $175,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $92 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.4% |
| Price Drops | 20.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $631 |
| 46% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,007 |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.65% |
| Obesity | 38.8% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.1% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.7% |
| Depression | 24.4% |
| Mental Distress | 18.8% |
| Physical Distress | 12.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.8% |
| Premature Death | 8,190/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 72.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 97 |
| Total Violent | 30.5/100K |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 30.5/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 457.2/100K |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 121.9/100K |
| Theft | 335.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.4 inches |
| 9% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 623 ft (190 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,440/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6994°N, 90.2240°W |
| County FIPS | 17137 |
Winner: Republican by 32.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 24.3% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,440/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 97 |
| Restaurants | 90 |
| Retail Stores | 127 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 16.9 min |
| Work from Home | 6.2% |