Swansea, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan · City

3.7 Good / 5.0
14,603 Population
$84,367 Median Income
$211,700 Home Value
$1,178 Median Rent
58°F Avg Temperature
146 Violent Crime / 100K
38.4 yrs Median Age
43.1% Bachelor's Degree+
3.7
Overall
4.5
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
4.4
Education

People

Population14,603
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density2,254/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 72.5%

Economy

4.5/5
Median Income$84,367
Per Capita Income$44,262
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty Rate6.4%
County GDP$16,131M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$211,700
Zillow Value$256,641
Median Rent$1,178
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,063

Health

Obesity35.6%
Diabetes9.6%
Depression21.3%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime146/100K
Property Crime1,536/100K
Murder7.3/100K
Vehicle Theft116.4/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Jan / Jul34° / 79°
Rain43 in/yr
Snow11 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

4.4/5
Bachelor's+43.1%
High School+96.6%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.34
Libraries (County)16

Community

2024 VoteR 45% / D 53%
Commute26 min
Work From Home12.8%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations2

How Swansea Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$84,367
Home Value$211,700
Median Rent$1,178
Poverty Rate6.4%
Bachelor's Degree+43.1%
Unemployment3.1%
Violent Crime145.6 /100K
Avg Temperature57.7°F

Population & Age

Total Population14,603
Population Density2,254 per sq mi
Median Age38.4 years
Male48.0%
Female52.0%
Male 48%
Female 52%

Race & Ethnicity

White 72.5% Black 17.7% Hispanic 1.2% Other 8.6%
White72.5%
Black or African American17.7%
Hispanic or Latino1.2%
Asian0.0%
Other Races8.6%

Language

English Only95.5%
Spanish Speakers4.5%
English 95.5% Spanish 4.5%

Social Characteristics

Disability11.1%
Health Insurance95.2%

Income

12% above avg
Median Household Income$84,367
Per Capita Income$44,262
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,096
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$72,661

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.1%
Poverty Rate6.4%
Total Establishments (County)4,856
County GDP$16,131M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation565
Healthcare Facilities634
Retail Stores779
Manufacturing149
Total Establishments4,856

Industry Mix

Restaurants 565 Healthcare 634 Retail 779 Manufacturing 149

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$72,661
Avg Property Tax Paid$6,264

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time25.6 min
Work From Home12.8%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

25% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$211,700
Zillow Home Value Index$256,641

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$276,500
Price Per Sq Ft$122
Homes Sold (month)10
Sale-to-List Ratio93.6%
Price Drops6.1%
Active Inventory66

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied75.3%

Rental Costs

Near national avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,178
Zillow Rent Index$1,396

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedroom$1,063
3 Bedroom$1,370
4 Bedroom$1,561

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$6,264
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.96%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.6%
Diabetes9.6%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure32.2%
Asthma10.7%
COPD5.1%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.5%
Physical Inactivity20.4%
Depression21.3%
Mental Distress (14+ days)16.8%
Physical Distress (14+ days)11.0%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage95.2%
Regular Checkup78.4%
Premature Death Rate11,442 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.6 / 10
Exercise Access80.2%
Healthcare Facilities (County)634
Restaurants (County)565

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime145.6 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter7.3 /100K
Rape36.4 /100K
Robbery43.7 /100K
Aggravated Assault58.2 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime1,535.6 /100K
Burglary276.5 /100K
Larceny/Theft1,142.6 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft116.4 /100K
Arson7.3 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)46

Temperature

34°F Jan 79°F Jul
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Average57.7°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation43.4 in
Annual Snowfall11.2 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation575 ft (175 m)
Land Area6.5 sq mi (16.8 km²)
Population Density2,254 per sq mi
Latitude38.5518°
Longitude-89.9875°
County FIPS17163

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 45.2%
D 53%

Democrat +7.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+43.1%
High School+96.6%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.34

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density2,254 per sq mi
Land Area6.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)2
Public Libraries (County)16

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)46

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