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Tuscola, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Douglas County County
Tuscola, IL
At a Glance
How Tuscola Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tuscola's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Tuscola a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Tuscola residents earn a median household income of $77,034 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,062. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 603 business establishments, including 55 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tuscola is $148,100 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $170,415. Median rent is $837/month, with 18.7% 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 1968.
Safety & Crime
Tuscola reports 346 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 9% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,245/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
25.4% of adults in Tuscola hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below the national average). 97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tuscola has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.