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Vandalia, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Bond County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,041 Population 741/sq mi density
$43,184 Median Income $23,708 per capita
$88,800 Home Value $122,829 Zillow
$738 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
390 Violent Crime/100K 1,801 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$43,184 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,800 home value, $738/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
390 violent crimes/100K (3% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Vandalia, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,184
43% below
$23,708 per capita
Home Value
$88,800
68% below
Zillow: $122,829
Median Rent
$738/mo
37% below
25.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
390/100K
3% above
1,801/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.9%
68% below
84.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
17.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
30% above
19.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Vandalia Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
57%
Home Value
32%
Rent
63%
Poverty
144%
Bachelor's
32%
Unemployment
75%
Crime
103%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Vandalia a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Vandalia residents earn a median household income of $43,184 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,708. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 320 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Vandalia is $88,800 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $122,829. Median rent is $738/month, with 25.0% 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 1952.

Safety & Crime

Vandalia reports 390 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 3% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,801/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

10.9% of adults in Vandalia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 84.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Vandalia has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population6,041
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density741/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$43,184
Per Capita$23,708
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty17.8%
County GDP$781M
Avg Weekly Wage$980

Housing

A+
Home Value$88,800
Rent$738
Ownership64.0%
Zillow$122,829
Housing Units2,426
Rent Burden25.0%

Crime

F
Violent390/100K
Property1,801/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault255/100K
Burglary360/100K

Health

Obesity41.8%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death7,670/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation521 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+84.9%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute19 min
Broadband81.8%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Vandalia was founded in 1819.
The median home in Vandalia was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.