Tilden, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Randolph County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
722 Population 737/sq mi density
$45,625 Median Income $31,449 per capita
$72,300 Home Value $129,360 Zillow
$821 Median Rent 36.3% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$45,625 median income, 12.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,300 home value, $821/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Tilden, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,625
39% below
$31,449 per capita
Home Value
$72,300
74% below
Zillow: $129,360
Median Rent
$821/mo
29% below
36.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.1%
85% below
76.5% high school+
Unemployment
12.9%
258% above
14.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
25% above
19.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Tilden Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
61%
Home Value
26%
Rent
71%
Poverty
118%
Bachelor's
15%
Unemployment
358%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tilden a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Tilden residents earn a median household income of $45,625 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,449. The unemployment rate stands at 12.9% (258% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 596 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Tilden is $72,300 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $129,360. Median rent is $821/month, with 36.3% 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 1967.

Education

5.1% of adults in Tilden hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below the national average). 76.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Tilden has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population722
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density737/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born6.2%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

C
Median Income$45,625
Per Capita$31,449
Unemployment12.9%
Poverty14.6%
County GDP$2,023M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,070

Housing

A+
Home Value$72,300
Rent$821
Ownership61.3%
Zillow$129,360
Housing Units387
Rent Burden36.3%

Health

Obesity40.2%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death8,769/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain45.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation519 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.1%
High School+76.5%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute31 min
Broadband73.9%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Tilden was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Farmington Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
36.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.