Thomasboro, IL

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.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
966 Population 966/sq mi density
$65,000 Median Income $44,603 per capita
$109,400 Home Value $146,860 Zillow
$790 Median Rent 21.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
973 Violent Crime/100K 1,415 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,000 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,400 home value, $790/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
973 violent crimes/100K (156% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $65,000
14% lower than US avg
Home Value $109,400
61% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 973/100K
156% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.4%
51% lower than US avg
Median Rent $790
32% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.5%
4% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.7%
53% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.9%
77% lower than US avg

How Thomasboro Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population966
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density966/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 89%

Economy

A
Median Income$65,000
Per Capita$44,603
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$15,450M
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$109,400
Rent$790
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$146,860
Rent Burden21.0%

Crime

F
Violent973/100K
Property1,415/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault973/100K
Burglary531/100K

Health

Obesity33.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.7%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain40.4 in/yr
Elevation735 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+94.4%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%
Commute21 min
Libraries11

Is Thomasboro a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Thomasboro has a population of 966 with a density of 966 people per square mile. The median age is 45.0 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.6%), with 1.6% Hispanic, 2.9% Black.

Population

966
Total Population
966
People / sq mi
45.0yrs
Median Age
16% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Thomasboro vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.1%
22% above US avg
Spanish3.9%
71% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Thomasboro vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Thomasboro is $65,000, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Thomasboro vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$65,000
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$44,603
Avg Weekly Wage$1,235
IRS Avg AGI$79,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.9%
77% below US avg
Establishments (County)4,160
County GDP$15,450M

Business (County)

Restaurants590
Healthcare419
Retail576
Manufacturing124

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,971
128% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate7.29%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.2 min
Work from Home2.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Thomasboro is $109,400, 61% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $790 (32% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $146,860.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$109,400
61% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$146,860

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$790
32% below US avg
Rent Burden21.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied78.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,971
128% above US avg
Effective Rate7.29%
In Thomasboro, 33.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.7% report depression. 20.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Thomasboro vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.5%
4% above US avg
Diabetes9.1%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure29.4%
Asthma10.5%
COPD6.3%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.4%
Physical Inactivity20.6%
Depression24.7%
Mental Distress18.4%
Physical Distress12.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.2%
Checkup Rate73.7%
Premature Death7,180/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access88.1%
Healthcare Facilities419
Thomasboro has a violent crime rate of 973 per 100,000 residents, 156% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,415 per 100,000 (28% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Thomasboro vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent972.6/100K
156% above US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault972.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,414.7/100K
28% below US avg
Burglary530.5/100K
Theft884.2/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Thomasboro has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.4 inches
6% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation735 ft (224 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density966/sq mi
Coordinates40.2439°N, 88.1877°W
County FIPS17019
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 16.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 24.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 37.2%
D 61.3%

Winner: Democrat by 24.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.4%
51% below US avg
High School+94.4%
School Test Score5.34
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density966/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries11
Healthcare Facilities419
Restaurants590
Retail Stores576

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.2 min
Work from Home2.2%

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