Strawn, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Ford County County

1.3 /5.0
F Poor
92 Population 180/sq mi density
$75,000 Home Value $154,361 Zillow
$825 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Strawn, IL

At a Glance

Home Value
$75,000
73% below
Zillow: $154,361
Median Rent
$825/mo
29% below
26.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.4%
90% below
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
16.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
13% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Strawn Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
27%
Rent
71%
Poverty
129%
Bachelor's
10%
Unemployment
61%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Strawn a Good Place to Live?

F
1.3 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Strawn is $75,000 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $154,361. Median rent is $825/month, with 26.9% 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 1966.

Education

3.4% of adults in Strawn hold a bachelor's degree or higher (90% below the national average). 96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Strawn has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population92
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density180/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.2%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$30,874
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty16.0%
County GDP$1,119M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,074

Housing

Home Value$75,000
Rent$825
Ownership72.2%
Zillow$154,361
Housing Units38
Rent Burden26.9%

Health

Obesity36.3%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death9,101/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain35.5 in/yr
Elevation771 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.4%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute26 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Strawn was founded in 1873.
The median home in Strawn was built in 1966.
15.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
4.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.