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Tallula, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan Area

Tallula is a small town in Illinois with a population of 595. Residents earn $60,156 per year, which is 20% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
595 Population 1,123/sq mi density
$60,156 Median Income $33,218 per capita
$96,900 Home Value
$1,094 Median Rent 25.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$60,156 median income, 8.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,900 home value, $1,094/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,156
20% lower than US avg
Home Value $96,900
66% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.9%
53% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,094
6% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.7%
17% higher than US avg
Unemployment 8.9%
147% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.3%
65% lower than US avg

How Tallula Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population595
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density1,123/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$60,156
Per Capita$33,218
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$15,669M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$96,900
Rent$1,094
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units274
Rent Burden25.8%

Health

Obesity37.7%
Uninsured7.1%
Smoking15.0%
Depression24.5%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain38.4 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation623 ft (190 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute29 min
Broadband85.6%
Libraries13

Is Tallula a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Tallula receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Tallula offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Tallula is $60,156, 20% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.9%, unemployment is notably high. Only 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Tallula is $96,900, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,094 per month. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

15.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Tallula experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 302 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Tallula has a population of 595 with a density of 1,123 people per square mile. The median age is 45.1 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.2%).

Population

595
Total Population
1,123
People / sq mi
45.1yrs
Median Age
16% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.8%
Female 43.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Tallula vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.5%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.5%
96% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Tallula vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Tallula is $60,156, which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Tallula vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,156
20% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,218
Avg Weekly Wage$1,334
IRS Avg AGI$83,001

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.9%
147% above US avg
Poverty Rate4.3%
65% below US avg
Establishments (County)4,970
County GDP$15,669M

Business (County)

Restaurants544
Healthcare489
Retail672
Manufacturing92

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,281
108% above US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate7.51%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.1 min
Drive Alone75.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home19.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Tallula is $96,900, 66% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,094 (6% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$96,900
66% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,094
6% below US avg
Rent Burden25.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied86.4%
Housing Units274
Median Year Built1944

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,281
108% above US avg
Effective Rate7.51%
In Tallula, 37.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.1% of residents lack health insurance. 15.0% are current smokers. 24.5% report depression. 21.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Tallula vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.7%
17% above US avg
Diabetes9.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure30.5%
Asthma10.8%
COPD6.4%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.0%
7% above US avg
Binge Drinking20.8%
Physical Inactivity21.5%
Depression24.5%
Mental Distress19.0%
Physical Distress12.5%
Short Sleep36.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.7%
Uninsured7.1%
17% below US avg
Primary Care1:829
Dentists1:1,165
Mental Health1:310
Checkup Rate75.4%
Dental Visits64.5%
Premature Death8,880/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access87.6%
Healthcare Facilities489
Tallula has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.4 inches. The area enjoys 302 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.4 inches
1% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation623 ft (190 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density1,123/sq mi
Coordinates39.9457°N, 89.9366°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17167
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 15.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 5-point margin. 85.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 51.6%
D 46.6%

Winner: Republican by 5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.9%
53% below US avg
High School+90.5%
Graduate Degree+3.8%
School Test Score5.34
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density1,123/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access85.6%
Public Libraries13
Healthcare Facilities489
Restaurants544
Retail Stores672

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)30

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.1 min
Drive Alone75.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home19.0%

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