Unity, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Alexander County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
153
Population
219/sq mi density
58°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
73.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Unity, IL
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
73.1%
117% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
50% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.7%
39% above
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
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
150%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Unity a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population153
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density219/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans14.3%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$36,361
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$273M
Avg Weekly Wage$970
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$67,507
Housing Units41
Rent Burden26.4%
Health
Obesity44.7%
Diabetes15.6%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death16,048/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain51.0 in/yr
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
Broadband90.9%
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.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.