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Tiskilwa, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Bureau County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
762 Population 1,657/sq mi density
$60,750 Median Income $28,140 per capita
$88,300 Home Value $134,950 Zillow
$739 Median Rent 17.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
189 Violent Crime/100K 1,618 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$60,750 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,300 home value, $739/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
189 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Tiskilwa, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,750
19% below
$28,140 per capita
Home Value
$88,300
69% below
Zillow: $134,950
Median Rent
$739/mo
36% below
17.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
189/100K
50% below
1,618/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
53% below
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
15% above
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
81%
Home Value
31%
Rent
64%
Poverty
66%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
31%
Crime
50%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tiskilwa a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 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 1.1% (69% 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 $134,950. 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.

Safety & Crime

Tiskilwa reports 189 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,618/100K.

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population762
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density1,657/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$60,750
Per Capita$28,140
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$1,598M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,025

Housing

A+
Home Value$88,300
Rent$739
Ownership73.9%
Zillow$134,950
Housing Units352
Rent Burden17.0%

Crime

F
Violent189/100K
Property1,618/100K

Health

Obesity36.8%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,701/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.