Stronghurst, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Henderson County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,106 Population 1,271/sq mi density
$80,556 Median Income $26,821 per capita
$104,400 Home Value $95,090 Zillow
$929 Median Rent 23.1% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$80,556 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,400 home value, $929/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Stronghurst, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$80,556
7% above
$26,821 per capita
Home Value
$104,400
63% below
Zillow: $95,090
Median Rent
$929/mo
20% below
23.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.4%
42% below
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
111% above
10.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21% above
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Stronghurst Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
107%
Home Value
37%
Rent
80%
Poverty
88%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
211%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Stronghurst a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Stronghurst residents earn a median household income of $80,556 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,821. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 143 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Stronghurst is $104,400 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $95,090. Median rent is $929/month, with 23.1% 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 1959.

Education

19.4% of adults in Stronghurst hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Stronghurst has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,106
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density1,271/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans9.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$80,556
Per Capita$26,821
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty10.9%
County GDP$224M
Avg Weekly Wage$712

Housing

A+
Home Value$104,400
Rent$929
Ownership70.0%
Zillow$95,090
Housing Units428
Rent Burden23.1%

Health

Obesity38.7%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,415/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
Elevation674 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.4%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute26 min
Broadband86.0%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Stronghurst was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Southeast Iowa Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.