Illinois
Virginia is a small town in Illinois with a population of 1,491. Residents earn $51,818 per year, which is 31% below the national average.
Based on current data, Virginia receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Virginia offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Virginia is $51,818, 31% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. The poverty rate of 16.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Virginia is $93,500, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $663 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Virginia is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 64 per 100,000, 97% below the national average.
15.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Virginia experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches, including 16.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| 86% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $51,818 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,608 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $982 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,759 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.1% |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 266 |
| County GDP | $884M |
| Restaurants | 27 |
| Healthcare | 16 |
| Retail | 42 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,200 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.42% |
| Commute Time | 20.5 min |
| Work from Home | 4.2% |
| Census Median | $93,500 |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $101,596 |
| Census Median Rent | $663 |
| 43% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,200 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.42% |
| Obesity | 38.3% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.0% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.3% |
| Depression | 24.1% |
| Mental Distress | 18.7% |
| Physical Distress | 12.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.4% |
| Premature Death | 7,823/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 17.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 63.9/100K |
| 97% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 63.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.3 inches |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 16.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 619 ft (189 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,232/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9529°N, 90.2104°W |
| County FIPS | 17017 |
Winner: Republican by 43.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.6% |
| 54% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,232/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16 |
| Restaurants | 27 |
| Retail Stores | 42 |
| Avg Commute | 20.5 min |
| Work from Home | 4.2% |