Illinois
Tilton is a small town in Illinois with a population of 2,537. Residents earn $53,246 per year, which is 29% below the national average.
Based on current data, Tilton receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Tilton has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Tilton is $53,246, 29% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, indicating a healthy job market. 13.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Tilton is $71,700, 75% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $853 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Tilton is below the national average at 301 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,336 per 100,000, near the national average.
8.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Tilton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $53,246 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,065 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,050 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,745 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.4% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,313 |
| County GDP | $4,180M |
| Restaurants | 146 |
| Healthcare | 150 |
| Retail | 212 |
| Manufacturing | 72 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,912 |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.85% |
| Commute Time | 16.5 min |
| Work from Home | 6.0% |
| Census Median | $71,700 |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $76,215 |
| Median List Price | $135,000 |
| Median List Price | $135,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $42 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.8% |
| Price Drops | 37.5% |
| Inventory | 8 |
| Census Median Rent | $853 |
| 27% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,912 |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.85% |
| Obesity | 44.0% |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.6% |
| Heart Disease | 6.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.3% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 9.1% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.9% |
| Depression | 26.3% |
| Mental Distress | 21.4% |
| Physical Distress | 15.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.7% |
| Premature Death | 12,430/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 68.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 150 |
| Total Violent | 301.4/100K |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 150.7/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 150.7/100K |
| Total Property | 2,336.1/100K |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 602.9/100K |
| Theft | 1,582.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 150.7/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.2 inches |
| 14% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 644 ft (196 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 668/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0950°N, 87.6421°W |
| County FIPS | 17183 |
Winner: Republican by 35.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.9% |
| 74% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 668/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 150 |
| Restaurants | 146 |
| Retail Stores | 212 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Avg Commute | 16.5 min |
| Work from Home | 6.0% |