Strasburg, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Shelby County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
513 Population 950/sq mi density
$65,833 Median Income $31,612 per capita
$101,200 Home Value $186,575 Zillow
$1,042 Median Rent 18.3% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,833 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,200 home value, $1,042/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Strasburg, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,833
12% below
$31,612 per capita
Home Value
$101,200
64% below
Zillow: $186,575
Median Rent
$1,042/mo
10% below
18.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.5%
39% below
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
15% above
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Strasburg Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
88%
Home Value
36%
Rent
90%
Poverty
16%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
47%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Strasburg a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Strasburg residents earn a median household income of $65,833 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,612. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% 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 Strasburg is $101,200 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $186,575. Median rent is $1,042/month, with 18.3% 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 1967.

Education

20.5% of adults in Strasburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Strasburg 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

Population513
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density950/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$65,833
Per Capita$31,612
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$1,098M
Avg Weekly Wage$929

Housing

A+
Home Value$101,200
Rent$1,042
Ownership85.8%
Zillow$186,575
Housing Units221
Rent Burden18.3%

Health

Obesity36.8%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,898/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain41.9 in/yr
Elevation633 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.5%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute25 min
Broadband86.8%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Strasburg was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (68 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.386 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.