At a Glance
Median Income
$60,750
$28,140 per capita
Home Value
$88,300
Zillow: $145,010
Median Rent
$739/mo
17.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
14.5% smoking rate
How Tiskilwa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tiskilwa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tiskilwa a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tiskilwa residents earn a median household income of $60,750 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,140. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 771 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tiskilwa is $88,300 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $145,010. Median rent is $739/month, with 17.0% 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 1938.
Education
15.7% of adults in Tiskilwa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tiskilwa has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population762
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density1,657/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$60,750
Per Capita$28,140
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$1,598M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,025
Housing
A+
Home Value$88,300
Rent$739
Ownership73.9%
Zillow$145,010
Housing Units352
Rent Burden17.0%
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,701/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain39.8 in/yr
Elevation523 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute22 min
Broadband84.3%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Tiskilwa was founded in 1834.
The median home in Tiskilwa was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.