Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Staunton is a small town in Illinois with a population of 4,307. Residents earn $65,435 per year, which is 13% below the national average.
Based on current data, Staunton receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Staunton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Staunton is $65,435, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. 14.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Staunton is $139,500, 51% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $805 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Staunton is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 138 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,320 per 100,000, 33% below the national average.
21.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Staunton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches, including 16.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.3% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.7% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $65,435 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,730 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $898 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,326 |
| Unemployment | 1.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.0% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 887 |
| County GDP | $1,525M |
| Restaurants | 88 |
| Healthcare | 78 |
| Retail | 116 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,826 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.74% |
| Commute Time | 25.9 min |
| Work from Home | 2.7% |
| Census Median | $139,500 |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $149,113 |
| Median List Price | $142,500 |
| Median List Price | $142,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $113 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.4% |
| Price Drops | 21.7% |
| Inventory | 23 |
| Census Median Rent | $805 |
| 31% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,826 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.74% |
| Obesity | 37.3% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.1% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.7% |
| Depression | 24.9% |
| Mental Distress | 19.6% |
| Physical Distress | 13.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.2% |
| Premature Death | 9,298/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 78.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 78 |
| Total Violent | 137.9/100K |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 19.7/100K |
| Robbery | 19.7/100K |
| Assault | 98.5/100K |
| Total Property | 1,319.7/100K |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 492.4/100K |
| Theft | 827.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.0 inches |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 16.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 623 ft (190 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,074/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0117°N, 89.7907°W |
| County FIPS | 17117 |
Winner: Republican by 39.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.0% |
| 38% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,074/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.0 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 78 |
| Restaurants | 88 |
| Retail Stores | 116 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 25.9 min |
| Work from Home | 2.7% |