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Thebes, IL
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Thebes, IL
At a Glance
How Thebes Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Thebes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Thebes a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Thebes residents earn a median household income of $41,250 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $14,686. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 96 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Thebes is $45,000 , 84% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $134,766. Median rent is $475/month, with 15.0% 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 1973.
Safety & Crime
Thebes reports 320 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 16% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,280/100K.
Education
7.6% of adults in Thebes hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 82.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Thebes has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.