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St. Francisville, IL

Illinois

St. Francisville is a small town in Illinois with a population of 578. Residents earn $64,583 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
578 Population 771/sq mi density
$64,583 Median Income $36,224 per capita
$58,400 Home Value
$943 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$64,583 median income, 9.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$58,400 home value, $943/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $64,583
14% lower than US avg
Home Value $58,400
79% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.5%
48% lower than US avg
Median Rent $943
19% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.4%
20% higher than US avg
Unemployment 9.6%
167% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.0%
3% lower than US avg

How St. Francisville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population578
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density771/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Largest GroupWhite 76%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$64,583
Per Capita$36,224
Unemployment9.6%
Poverty12.0%
County GDP$661M
Commute17 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$58,400
Rent$943
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units285
Rent Burden28.3%

Health

Obesity38.4%
Uninsured10.6%
Smoking18.5%
Depression25.3%
Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain46.6 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation459 ft (140 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.5%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute17 min
Broadband86.6%
Libraries1

Is St. Francisville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, St. Francisville receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. St. Francisville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in St. Francisville is $64,583, 14% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.6%, unemployment is notably high. 12.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in St. Francisville is $58,400, 79% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $943 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 0.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

17.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

St. Francisville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches, including 15.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

St. Francisville has a population of 578 with a density of 771 people per square mile. The median age is 34.5 years, 11% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (76%), with 5.7% Hispanic.

Population

578
Total Population
771
People / sq mi
34.5yrs
Median Age
11% below US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 59%
Female 41%

Race & Ethnicity

St. Francisville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.6%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.4%
90% below US avg

Social Characteristics

St. Francisville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in St. Francisville is $64,583, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.

Income: St. Francisville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,583
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$36,224
Avg Weekly Wage$984
IRS Avg AGI$59,417

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.6%
167% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.0%
3% below US avg
Establishments (County)258
County GDP$661M

Business (County)

Restaurants21
Healthcare19
Retail33
Manufacturing8

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,543
27% below US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.35%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.3 min
Drive Alone55.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.5%

Walkability

The median home value in St. Francisville is $58,400, 79% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $943 (19% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$58,400
79% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$943
19% below US avg
Rent Burden28.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied78.2%
Housing Units285
Median Year Built1951

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,543
27% below US avg
Effective Rate4.35%
In St. Francisville, 38.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 10.6% of residents lack health insurance. 18.5% are current smokers. 25.3% report depression. 25.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: St. Francisville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.4%
20% above US avg
Diabetes10.0%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure31.6%
Asthma11.5%
COPD8.1%
Cancer7.2%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking18.5%
32% above US avg
Binge Drinking20.3%
Physical Inactivity25.7%
Depression25.3%
Mental Distress20.8%
Physical Distress14.8%
Short Sleep38.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.9%
Uninsured10.6%
23% above US avg
Checkup Rate73.8%
Dental Visits55.9%
Premature Death9,521/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.5/10
Exercise Access52.3%
Healthcare Facilities19
St. Francisville has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.6 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.6 inches
23% above US avg
Snowfall15.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density771/sq mi
Coordinates38.5919°N, 87.6475°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17101
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 17.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 56.2-point margin. 86.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 77.3%
D 21%

Winner: Republican by 56.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.5%
48% below US avg
High School+90.9%
Graduate Degree+2.1%
School Test Score5.34
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density771/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.6%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities19
Restaurants21
Retail Stores33

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.3 min
Drive Alone55.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.5%

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