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Tennessee, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · McDonough County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
132 Population 307/sq mi density
$65,000 Median Income $29,217 per capita
$70,000 Home Value $98,597 Zillow
$883 Median Rent 20.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
264 Violent Crime/100K 1,643 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$65,000 median income, 10.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,000 home value, $883/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
264 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Tennessee, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,000
14% below
$29,217 per capita
Home Value
$70,000
75% below
Zillow: $98,597
Median Rent
$883/mo
24% below
20.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
264/100K
31% below
1,643/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.4%
84% below
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
10.0%
178% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17% above
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Tennessee Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
86%
Home Value
25%
Rent
76%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
16%
Unemployment
278%
Crime
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tennessee a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Tennessee residents earn a median household income of $65,000 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,217. The unemployment rate stands at 10.0% (178% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 550 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Tennessee is $70,000 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $98,597. Median rent is $883/month, with 20.8% 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 1971.

Safety & Crime

Tennessee reports 264 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,643/100K.

Education

5.4% of adults in Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below the national average). 87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Tennessee has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population132
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density307/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans99.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$65,000
Per Capita$29,217
Unemployment10.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,455M
Avg Weekly Wage$931

Housing

A+
Home Value$70,000
Rent$883
Ownership78.1%
Zillow$98,597
Housing Units82
Rent Burden20.8%

Crime

F
Violent264/100K
Property1,643/100K

Health

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,860/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation688 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.4%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute18 min
Broadband64.0%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Tennessee was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Southeast Iowa Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.