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Valier, IL

Illinois

Valier is a small town in Illinois with a population of 596. Residents earn $41,288 per year, which is 45% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
596 Population 532/sq mi density
$41,288 Median Income $24,388 per capita
$70,400 Home Value
$1,100 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$41,288 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,400 home value, $1,100/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $41,288
45% lower than US avg
Home Value $70,400
75% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.9%
77% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,100
5% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.4%
23% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.4%
33% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.3%
25% lower than US avg

How Valier Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population596
Median Age54.3 yrs
Density532/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans9.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$41,288
Per Capita$24,388
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$873M
Commute38 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$70,400
Rent$1,100
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units341
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity39.4%
Uninsured8.0%
Smoking15.6%
Depression24.6%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain42.2 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation440 ft (134 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.9%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute38 min
Broadband71.5%
Libraries3

Is Valier a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Valier receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times, high obesity rates. Valier offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Valier is $41,288, 45% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. 9.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Valier is $70,400, 75% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,100 per month. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

7.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Valier experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches, including 11.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Valier has a population of 596 with a density of 532 people per square mile. The median age is 54.3 years, 40% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.1%).

Population

596
Total Population
532
People / sq mi
54.3yrs
Median Age
40% above US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46%
Female 54%

Race & Ethnicity

Valier vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Valier vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Valier is $41,288, which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes.

Income: Valier vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$41,288
45% below US avg
Per Capita Income$24,388
Avg Weekly Wage$968
IRS Avg AGI$60,281

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.3%
25% below US avg
Establishments (County)328
County GDP$873M

Business (County)

Restaurants43
Healthcare48
Retail52
Manufacturing18

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,138
18% above US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.88%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time37.5 min
Drive Alone87.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Valier is $70,400, 75% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,100 (5% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$70,400
75% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,100
5% below US avg
Rent Burden51.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.1%
Housing Units341
Median Year Built1949

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,138
18% above US avg
Effective Rate5.88%
In Valier, 39.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.0% of residents lack health insurance. 15.6% are current smokers. 24.6% report depression. 22.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Valier vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.4%
23% above US avg
Diabetes9.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure30.8%
Asthma10.8%
COPD7.0%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.6%
11% above US avg
Binge Drinking20.3%
Physical Inactivity22.7%
Depression24.6%
Mental Distress19.2%
Physical Distress13.2%
Short Sleep37.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.5%
Uninsured8.0%
7% below US avg
Checkup Rate75.9%
Dental Visits63.5%
Premature Death9,279/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.1/10
Exercise Access67.4%
Healthcare Facilities48
Valier has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.2 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.1°F
2% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.2 inches
11% above US avg
Snowfall11.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation440 ft (134 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density532/sq mi
Coordinates38.0180°N, 89.0437°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17145
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 7.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 52-point margin. 71.5% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 75.2%
D 23.2%

Winner: Republican by 52 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.9%
77% below US avg
High School+89.1%
Graduate Degree+3.5%
School Test Score5.34
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density532/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access71.5%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities48
Restaurants43
Retail Stores52

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute37.5 min
Drive Alone87.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.5%

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