Illinois
Tiskilwa is a small town in Illinois with a population of 762. Residents earn $60,750 per year, which is 19% below the national average.
Based on current data, Tiskilwa receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Tiskilwa offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Tiskilwa is $60,750, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. 8.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Tiskilwa is $88,300, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $739 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
15.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Tiskilwa experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches, including 30.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 94.3% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.7% |
| 57% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $60,750 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,140 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,025 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,389 |
| Unemployment | 1.1% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.2% |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 771 |
| County GDP | $1,598M |
| Restaurants | 77 |
| Healthcare | 60 |
| Retail | 95 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,364 |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.07% |
| Commute Time | 21.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.6% |
| Census Median | $88,300 |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $134,950 |
| Census Median Rent | $739 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 17.0% |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,364 |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.07% |
| Obesity | 36.8% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.8% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.9% |
| Depression | 24.6% |
| Mental Distress | 18.4% |
| Physical Distress | 12.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.4% |
| Premature Death | 8,701/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 66.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 60 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.6 inches |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 30.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 523 ft (159 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,657/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2924°N, 89.5066°W |
| County FIPS | 17011 |
Winner: Republican by 24.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 1,657/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 84.3% |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 60 |
| Restaurants | 77 |
| Retail Stores | 95 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 21.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.6% |