Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Thomasboro is a small town in Illinois with a population of 966. Residents earn $65,000 per year, which is 14% below the national average.
Based on current data, Thomasboro receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates. Thomasboro offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Thomasboro is $65,000, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Thomasboro is $109,400, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $790 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
With 973 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,415 per 100,000, 28% below the national average.
16.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Thomasboro experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 96.1% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.9% |
| 71% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $65,000 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,603 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,235 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,600 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.9% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,160 |
| County GDP | $15,450M |
| Restaurants | 590 |
| Healthcare | 419 |
| Retail | 576 |
| Manufacturing | 124 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,971 |
| 128% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 7.29% |
| Commute Time | 21.2 min |
| Work from Home | 2.2% |
| Census Median | $109,400 |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $146,860 |
| Census Median Rent | $790 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 21.0% |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,971 |
| 128% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 7.29% |
| Obesity | 33.5% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.6% |
| Depression | 24.7% |
| Mental Distress | 18.4% |
| Physical Distress | 12.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.7% |
| Premature Death | 7,180/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 88.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 419 |
| Total Violent | 972.6/100K |
| 156% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 972.6/100K |
| Total Property | 1,414.7/100K |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 530.5/100K |
| Theft | 884.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.4 inches |
| 6% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 735 ft (224 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 966/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2439°N, 88.1877°W |
| County FIPS | 17019 |
Winner: Democrat by 24.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.4% |
| 51% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 966/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 419 |
| Restaurants | 590 |
| Retail Stores | 576 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Avg Commute | 21.2 min |
| Work from Home | 2.2% |