Stewardson, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Shelby County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
830 Population 1,361/sq mi density
$58,571 Median Income $28,153 per capita
$106,800 Home Value $164,451 Zillow
$857 Median Rent 24.4% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$58,571 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,800 home value, $857/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Stewardson, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,571
22% below
$28,153 per capita
Home Value
$106,800
62% below
Zillow: $164,451
Median Rent
$857/mo
26% below
24.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.7%
45% below
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
14% above
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Stewardson Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
78%
Home Value
38%
Rent
74%
Poverty
64%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
75%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Stewardson a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Stewardson residents earn a median household income of $58,571 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,153. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 468 business establishments, including 42 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Stewardson is $106,800 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $164,451. Median rent is $857/month, with 24.4% 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 1963.

Education

18.7% of adults in Stewardson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Stewardson has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population830
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density1,361/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans8.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$58,571
Per Capita$28,153
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$1,098M
Avg Weekly Wage$929

Housing

A+
Home Value$106,800
Rent$857
Ownership78.7%
Zillow$164,451
Housing Units336
Rent Burden24.4%

Health

Obesity36.7%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,898/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain41.9 in/yr
Elevation645 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.7%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute22 min
Broadband84.4%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Stewardson was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (65 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.386 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.