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Troy Grove, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Putnam County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
269 Population 390/sq mi density
$81,838 Median Income $29,712 per capita
$186,300 Home Value $169,887 Zillow
$792 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
137 Violent Crime/100K 1,517 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$81,838 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$186,300 home value, $792/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
137 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Troy Grove, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$81,838
9% above
$29,712 per capita
Home Value
$186,300
34% below
Zillow: $169,887
Median Rent
$792/mo
32% below
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
137/100K
64% below
1,517/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.3%
37% below
85.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
35.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Troy Grove Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Troy Grove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
109%
Home Value
66%
Rent
68%
Poverty
285%
Bachelor's
63%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
36%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Troy Grove a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Troy Grove residents earn a median household income of $81,838 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,712. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 35.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 165 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Troy Grove is $186,300 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $169,887. Median rent is $792/month, with 51.0% 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 1969.

Safety & Crime

Troy Grove reports 137 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,517/100K.

Education

21.3% of adults in Troy Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 85.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Troy Grove has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population269
Median Age30.1 yrs
Density390/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$81,838
Per Capita$29,712
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty35.4%
County GDP$428M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,339

Housing

A+
Home Value$186,300
Rent$792
Ownership87.7%
Zillow$169,887
Housing Units99
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

F
Violent137/100K
Property1,517/100K

Health

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,768/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation665 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.3%
High School+85.3%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute23 min
Broadband81.0%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Troy Grove was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.380 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.