Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Tremont is a small town in Illinois with a population of 2,300. Residents earn $77,420 per year, which is 3% above the national average.
Based on current data, Tremont receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Tremont stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Tremont is $77,420, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. Only 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Tremont is $200,600, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 37.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Tremont experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches, including 22.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.5% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $77,420 |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,643 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,079 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,430 |
| Unemployment | 0.5% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.4% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,560 |
| County GDP | $7,835M |
| Restaurants | 304 |
| Healthcare | 285 |
| Retail | 380 |
| Manufacturing | 118 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,627 |
| 89% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.30% |
| Commute Time | 19.6 min |
| Work from Home | 10.6% |
| Census Median | $200,600 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $241,638 |
| Median List Price | $222,450 |
| Median List Price | $222,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $109 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.1% |
| Price Drops | 66.7% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $900 |
| 23% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,627 |
| 89% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.30% |
| Obesity | 34.7% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.7% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.3% |
| Depression | 24.1% |
| Mental Distress | 17.0% |
| Physical Distress | 10.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.5% |
| Premature Death | 7,936/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 83.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 285 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.5 inches |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 22.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 650 ft (198 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,933/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5250°N, 89.4890°W |
| County FIPS | 17179 |
Winner: Republican by 26.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 37.1% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,933/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 12 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 285 |
| Restaurants | 304 |
| Retail Stores | 380 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Avg Commute | 19.6 min |
| Work from Home | 10.6% |