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Vergennes, IL

Illinois

Vergennes is a small town in Illinois with a population of 274. Residents earn $48,594 per year, which is 35% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
274 Population 783/sq mi density
$48,594 Median Income $27,568 per capita
$92,000 Home Value $124,935 Zillow
$950 Median Rent 25.4% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$48,594 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,000 home value, $950/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $48,594
35% lower than US avg
Home Value $92,000
67% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.2%
79% lower than US avg
Median Rent $950
18% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.6%
26% higher than US avg
Unemployment 6.7%
86% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.2%
42% lower than US avg

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

People

Population274
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density783/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$48,594
Per Capita$27,568
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$3,297M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$92,000
Rent$950
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$124,935
Housing Units129
Rent Burden25.4%

Health

Obesity40.6%
Uninsured9.1%
Smoking16.9%
Depression25.0%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (14°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain44.0 in/yr
Sunny Days305/yr
Elevation392 ft (119 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.2%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+0.5%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute25 min
Broadband95.6%
Libraries3

Is Vergennes a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Vergennes receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Vergennes offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Vergennes is $48,594, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Vergennes is $92,000, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

7.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Vergennes enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. With 305 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Vergennes has a population of 274 with a density of 783 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 (96.4%).

Population

274
Total Population
783
People / sq mi
44.3yrs
Median Age
14% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.8%
Female 44.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Vergennes vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.7%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.3%
75% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Vergennes vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Vergennes is $48,594, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Vergennes vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$48,594
35% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,568
Avg Weekly Wage$1,085
IRS Avg AGI$62,530

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.7%
86% above US avg
Poverty Rate7.2%
42% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,137
County GDP$3,297M

Business (County)

Restaurants133
Healthcare182
Retail177
Manufacturing44

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,688
91% above US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate7.27%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.8 min
Drive Alone78.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Vergennes is $92,000, 67% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $950 (18% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $124,935.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$92,000
67% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$124,935

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$950
18% below US avg
Rent Burden25.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied69.0%
Housing Units129
Median Year Built1980

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,688
91% above US avg
Effective Rate7.27%
In Vergennes, 40.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.1% of residents lack health insurance. 16.9% are current smokers. 25.0% report depression. 24.0% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.6%
26% above US avg
Diabetes10.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure31.6%
Asthma11.0%
COPD7.5%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.9%
21% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.9%
Physical Inactivity24.0%
Depression25.0%
Mental Distress19.9%
Physical Distress13.9%
Short Sleep38.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.3%
Uninsured9.1%
6% above US avg
Checkup Rate75.7%
Dental Visits54.2%
Premature Death10,751/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.4/10
Exercise Access78.3%
Healthcare Facilities182
Vergennes has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 44.0 inches. The area enjoys 305 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.4°F
4% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall44.0 inches
16% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation392 ft (119 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density783/sq mi
Coordinates37.9019°N, 89.3402°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17077
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+. 7.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 3.5-point margin. 95.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 47.5%
D 51%

Winner: Democrat by 3.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.2%
79% below US avg
High School+89.2%
Graduate Degree+0.5%
School Test Score5.34
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban 20K+
Population Density783/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access95.6%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities182
Restaurants133
Retail Stores177

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.8 min
Drive Alone78.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.4%

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