Valmeyer, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan Area

Valmeyer is a small town in Illinois with a population of 1,109. Residents earn $93,472 per year, which is 24% above the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,109 Population 324/sq mi density
$93,472 Median Income $42,668 per capita
$208,600 Home Value $251,398 Zillow
$1,210 Median Rent
56°F Avg Temperature
159 Violent Crime/100K 1,586 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$93,472 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$208,600 home value, $1,210/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
159 violent crimes/100K (58% below avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $93,472
24% higher than US avg
Home Value $208,600
26% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 159/100K
58% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 21.6%
36% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,210
4% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.4%
10% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.9%
47% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.2%
58% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,109
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density324/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

A+
Median Income$93,472
Per Capita$42,668
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$1,345M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$208,600
Rent$1,210
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$251,398

Crime

F
Violent159/100K
Property1,586/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault79/100K
Burglary159/100K

Health

Obesity35.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.5%
Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain43.6 in/yr
Elevation615 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.6%
High School+93.0%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute29 min
Libraries3

Is Valmeyer a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Valmeyer receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Valmeyer offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Valmeyer is $93,472, 24% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Valmeyer is $208,600, 26% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,210 per month. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Valmeyer is below the national average at 159 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,586 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

21.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Valmeyer enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches, including 9.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Valmeyer has a population of 1,109 with a density of 324 people per square mile. The median age is 44.3 years, 14% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.2%).

Population

1,109
Total Population
324
People / sq mi
44.3yrs
Median Age
14% above US avg
3.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.6%
Female 51.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Valmeyer vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.2%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.8%
94% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Valmeyer vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Valmeyer is $93,472, which is 24% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Valmeyer vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$93,472
24% above US avg
Per Capita Income$42,668
Avg Weekly Wage$937
IRS Avg AGI$99,457

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.2%
58% below US avg
Establishments (County)827
County GDP$1,345M

Business (County)

Restaurants85
Healthcare104
Retail97
Manufacturing18

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,146
76% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.95%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.7 min
Work from Home10.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Valmeyer is $208,600, 26% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,210 (4% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $251,398.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$208,600
26% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$251,398

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$129
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio97.8%
Price Drops100.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,210
4% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied78.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,146
76% above US avg
Effective Rate2.95%
In Valmeyer, 35.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 23.5% report depression. 18.8% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.4%
10% above US avg
Diabetes8.1%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure28.5%
Asthma10.4%
COPD5.5%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.7%
Physical Inactivity18.8%
Depression23.5%
Mental Distress17.6%
Physical Distress11.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.7%
Checkup Rate75.7%
Premature Death5,617/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.2/10
Exercise Access85.3%
Healthcare Facilities104
Valmeyer has a violent crime rate of 159 per 100,000 residents, 58% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,586 per 100,000 (19% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Valmeyer vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent158.6/100K
58% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape79.3/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault79.3/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,586.0/100K
19% below US avg
Burglary158.6/100K
Theft1,427.4/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Valmeyer has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.7°F
3% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.6 inches
15% above US avg
Snowfall9.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation615 ft (187 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²)
Population Density324/sq mi
Coordinates38.3058°N, 90.2983°W
County FIPS17133
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 21.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 36.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 67.3%
D 31%

Winner: Republican by 36.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.6%
36% below US avg
High School+93.0%
School Test Score5.34
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density324/sq mi
Total Area3.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities104
Restaurants85
Retail Stores97

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.7 min
Work from Home10.5%

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