Tennessee, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · McDonough County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
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
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$65,000 median income, 12.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,000 home value, $883/mo rent
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
Bachelor's Degree+
5.4%
84% below
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
12.7%
253% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17% above
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

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
353%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tennessee a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
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 12.7% (253% 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.

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 51°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population132
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density307/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$65,000
Per Capita$29,217
Unemployment12.7%
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%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain39.1 in/yr
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
Broadband90.6%
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.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.