Virden, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan · City

3.0 Good / 5.0
3,165 Population
$78,750 Median Income
$98,800 Home Value
$785 Median Rent
55°F Avg Temperature
291 Violent Crime / 100K
38.7 yrs Median Age
12.9% Bachelor's Degree+
3.0
Overall
4.1
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.0
Education

People

Population3,165
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density1,675/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Largest GroupWhite 99.8%

Economy

4.1/5
Median Income$78,750
Per Capita Income$32,962
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty Rate5.3%
County GDP$15,669M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$98,800
Zillow Value$119,208
Median Rent$785
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,063

Health

Obesity36.4%
Diabetes9.5%
Depression24.4%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime291/100K
Property Crime1,308/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft29.1/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Jan / Jul29° / 77°
Rain38 in/yr
Snow16 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

2.0/5
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+94.6%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.34
Libraries (County)13

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute23 min
Work From Home11.3%
BroadbandN/A

How Virden Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$78,750
Home Value$98,800
Median Rent$785
Poverty Rate5.3%
Bachelor's Degree+12.9%
Unemployment5.1%
Violent Crime290.6 /100K
Avg Temperature54.8°F

Population & Age

Total Population3,165
Population Density1,675 per sq mi
Median Age38.7 years
Male40.7%
Female59.3%
Male 40.7%
Female 59.3%

Race & Ethnicity

White 99.8% Hispanic 0.2%
White99.8%
Black or African American0.0%
Hispanic or Latino0.2%
Asian0.0%

Language

English Only99.7%
Spanish Speakers0.3%
English 99.7% Spanish 0.3%

Social Characteristics

Disability12.2%
Health Insurance96.9%

Income

5% above avg
Median Household Income$78,750
Per Capita Income$32,962
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,334
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$83,001

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate5.1%
Poverty Rate5.3%
Total Establishments (County)4,970
County GDP$15,669M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation544
Healthcare Facilities489
Retail Stores672
Manufacturing92
Total Establishments4,970

Industry Mix

Restaurants 544 Healthcare 489 Retail 672 Manufacturing 92

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$83,001
Avg Property Tax Paid$7,281

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time22.8 min
Work From Home11.3%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

65% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$98,800
Zillow Home Value Index$119,208

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$153,000
Price Per Sq Ft$102
Homes Sold (month)3
Sale-to-List Ratio96.1%
Price Drops33.3%
Active Inventory3

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied69.7%

Rental Costs

33% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$785

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

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

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$7,281
Effective Tax Rate (est.)7.37%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.4%
Diabetes9.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure31.0%
Asthma10.6%
COPD6.8%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.6%
Physical Inactivity22.1%
Depression24.4%
Mental Distress (14+ days)19.1%
Physical Distress (14+ days)12.9%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage96.9%
Regular Checkup75.3%
Premature Death Rate8,880 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.3 / 10
Exercise Access87.6%
Healthcare Facilities (County)489
Restaurants (County)544

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime290.6 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape0.0 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault290.6 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime1,307.8 /100K
Burglary348.7 /100K
Larceny/Theft930.0 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft29.1 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)30

Temperature

29°F Jan 77°F Jul
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Average54.8°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation38.4 in
Annual Snowfall16.1 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation676 ft (206 m)
Land Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density1,675 per sq mi
Latitude39.5061°
Longitude-89.7711°
County FIPS17167

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 51.6%
D 46.6%

Republican +5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.9%
High School+94.6%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.34

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — Counties in metro areas under 250K
Population Density1,675 per sq mi
Land Area1.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Alt Fuel Stations (all types)1
Public Libraries (County)13

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)30

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