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Unity, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Alexander County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
153 Population 219/sq mi density
58°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
3,527 Violent Crime/100K 6,512 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
3,527 violent crimes/100K (828% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
73.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Unity, IL

At a Glance

Violent Crime
3,527/100K
828% above
6,512/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
73.1%
117% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.7%
39% above
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
299 sunny days/yr

How Unity Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
217%
Unemployment
119%
Crime
928%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Unity a Good Place to Live?

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

Safety & Crime

Unity reports 3,527 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 828% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,512/100K.

Education

73.1% of adults in Unity hold a bachelor's degree or higher (117% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Unity has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population153
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density219/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans54.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$36,361
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$273M
Avg Weekly Wage$970

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$67,507
Housing Units41
Rent Burden26.4%

Crime

F
Violent3,527/100K
Property6,512/100K

Health

Obesity44.7%
Diabetes15.6%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death16,048/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain51.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation336 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+73.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+33.3%
School Score3.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute30 min
Broadband44.0%
Internet Speed32 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Unity was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Cairo Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.