Walnut, IL

Illinois · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.2 Good / 5.0
1,402 Population
$62,019 Median Income
$94,700 Home Value
$591 Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
146 Violent Crime / 100K
36.9 yrs Median Age
18.8% Bachelor's Degree+
3.2
Overall
4.2
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.5
Education

People

Population1,402
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density1,753/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 97.0%

Economy

4.2/5
Median Income$62,019
Per Capita Income$30,333
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty Rate3.3%
County GDP$1,598M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$94,700
Zillow Value$142,747
Median Rent$591
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,063

Health

Obesity38.5%
Diabetes9.9%
Depression25.7%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime146/100K
Property Crime1,024/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Jan / Jul21° / 73°
Rain37 in/yr
Snow36 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

2.5/5
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+92.5%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.34
Libraries (County)14

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute23 min
Work From Home2.4%
BroadbandN/A

How Walnut Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$62,019
Home Value$94,700
Median Rent$591
Poverty Rate3.3%
Bachelor's Degree+18.8%
Unemployment2.0%
Violent Crime146.3 /100K
Avg Temperature49.3°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,402
Population Density1,753 per sq mi
Median Age36.9 years
Male53.8%
Female46.2%
Male 53.8%
Female 46.2%

Race & Ethnicity

White 97% Black 0.4% Hispanic 0.9% Other 1.7%
White97.0%
Black or African American0.4%
Hispanic or Latino0.9%
Asian0.0%
Other Races1.7%

Language

English Only99.0%
Spanish Speakers1.0%
English 99% Spanish 1%

Social Characteristics

Disability13.7%
Health Insurance97.6%

Income

17% below avg
Median Household Income$62,019
Per Capita Income$30,333
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,025
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$67,389

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate2.0%
Poverty Rate3.3%
Total Establishments (County)771
County GDP$1,598M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation77
Healthcare Facilities60
Retail Stores95
Manufacturing35
Total Establishments771

Industry Mix

Restaurants 77 Healthcare 60 Retail 95 Manufacturing 35

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$67,389
Avg Property Tax Paid$5,364

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time22.7 min
Work From Home2.4%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

66% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$94,700
Zillow Home Value Index$142,747

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Price Per Sq Ft$80
Homes Sold (month)2
Sale-to-List Ratio95.8%
Price Drops0.0%
Active Inventory2

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied83.8%

Rental Costs

49% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$591

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)$5,364
Effective Tax Rate (est.)5.66%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.5%
Diabetes9.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure31.1%
Asthma10.8%
COPD7.4%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.1%
Physical Inactivity23.4%
Depression25.7%
Mental Distress (14+ days)19.5%
Physical Distress (14+ days)13.6%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage97.6%
Regular Checkup75.5%
Premature Death Rate8,701 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.6 / 10
Exercise Access66.2%
Healthcare Facilities (County)60
Restaurants (County)77

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime146.3 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape73.2 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault73.2 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime1,024.1 /100K
Burglary219.5 /100K
Larceny/Theft804.7 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)5

Temperature

21°F Jan 73°F Jul
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Average49.3°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation36.8 in
Annual Snowfall35.9 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation709 ft (216 m)
Land Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density1,753 per sq mi
Latitude41.5571°
Longitude-89.5913°
County FIPS17011

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61.2%
D 36.9%

Republican +24.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.8%
High School+92.5%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.34

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban pop 2.5K–19.9K, not adjacent
Population Density1,753 per sq mi
Land Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Alt Fuel Stations (all types)1
Public Libraries (County)14

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)5

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