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Strasburg, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Shelby County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
513 Population 950/sq mi density
$65,833 Median Income $31,612 per capita
$101,200 Home Value $170,566 Zillow
$1,042 Median Rent 18.3% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
303 Violent Crime/100K 1,669 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,833 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,200 home value, $1,042/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
303 violent crimes/100K
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: $170,566
Median Rent
$1,042/mo
10% below
18.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
303/100K
20% below
1,669/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.5%
39% below
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
72% below
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
15% above
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
293 sunny days/yr

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
28%
Crime
80%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Strasburg a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
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 1.0% (72% 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 $170,566. 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.

Safety & Crime

Strasburg reports 303 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 20% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,669/100K.

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 53°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population513
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density950/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

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

Housing

A+
Home Value$101,200
Rent$1,042
Ownership85.8%
Zillow$170,566
Housing Units221
Rent Burden18.3%

Crime

F
Violent303/100K
Property1,669/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.