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South Jacksonville, IL
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South Jacksonville, IL
At a Glance
How South Jacksonville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Jacksonville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is South Jacksonville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
South Jacksonville residents earn a median household income of $53,438 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,632. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 714 business establishments, including 90 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in South Jacksonville is $137,100 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $143,174. Median rent is $631/month, with 26.3% 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 1970.
Safety & Crime
South Jacksonville reports 30 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 457/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
24.3% of adults in South Jacksonville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Jacksonville has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.