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Tampico, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Whiteside County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
607 Population 1,556/sq mi density
$58,281 Median Income $28,094 per capita
$87,700 Home Value $123,330 Zillow
$893 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
414 Violent Crime/100K 1,461 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$58,281 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,700 home value, $893/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
414 violent crimes/100K (9% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Tampico, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,281
22% below
$28,094 per capita
Home Value
$87,700
69% below
Zillow: $123,330
Median Rent
$893/mo
23% below
28.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
414/100K
9% above
1,461/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.4%
63% below
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
10.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
10% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Tampico Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
78%
Home Value
31%
Rent
77%
Poverty
82%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
81%
Crime
109%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tampico a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Tampico residents earn a median household income of $58,281 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,094. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,185 business establishments, including 132 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Tampico is $87,700 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $123,330. Median rent is $893/month, with 28.1% 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 1946.

Safety & Crime

Tampico reports 414 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 9% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,461/100K.

Education

12.4% of adults in Tampico hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Tampico has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population607
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density1,556/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$58,281
Per Capita$28,094
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty10.2%
County GDP$2,978M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,042

Housing

A+
Home Value$87,700
Rent$893
Ownership85.3%
Zillow$123,330
Housing Units327
Rent Burden28.1%

Crime

F
Violent414/100K
Property1,461/100K

Health

Obesity35.3%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,513/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain36.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation640 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.4%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute28 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Tampico was founded in 1875.
The median home in Tampico was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 132 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.