Thawville, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Ford County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
200 Population 645/sq mi density
$41,667 Median Income $26,825 per capita
$87,500 Home Value $169,980 Zillow
$753 Median Rent 33.3% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$41,667 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,500 home value, $753/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Thawville, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,667
45% below
$26,825 per capita
Home Value
$87,500
69% below
Zillow: $169,980
Median Rent
$753/mo
35% below
33.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.7%
77% below
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
17.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
27% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Thawville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
55%
Home Value
31%
Rent
65%
Poverty
138%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Thawville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Thawville residents earn a median household income of $41,667 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,825. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 367 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Thawville is $87,500 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $169,980. Median rent is $753/month, with 33.3% 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 1938.

Education

7.7% of adults in Thawville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Thawville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population200
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density645/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born6.0%
Veterans9.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$41,667
Per Capita$26,825
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty17.1%
County GDP$1,119M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,074

Housing

A+
Home Value$87,500
Rent$753
Ownership73.0%
Zillow$169,980
Housing Units123
Rent Burden33.3%

Health

Obesity40.8%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,101/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain44.4 in/yr
Elevation690 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.7%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute25 min
Broadband68.0%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Thawville was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.