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Walshville, IL

Illinois

Walshville is a small town in Illinois with a population of 96. Residents earn $92,083 per year, which is 23% above the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
96 Population 384/sq mi density
$92,083 Median Income $36,558 per capita
$49,300 Home Value
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$92,083 median income, 19.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$49,300 home value
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $92,083
23% higher than US avg
Home Value $49,300
83% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.3%
87% lower than US avg
Unemployment 19.4%
439% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.7%
70% lower than US avg

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

People

Population96
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density384/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans70.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$92,083
Per Capita$36,558
Unemployment19.4%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$2,021M
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$49,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units39
Rent Burden27.5%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain40.0 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation615 ft (187 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.3%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute18 min
Broadband29.0%
Libraries6

Is Walshville a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Walshville is $92,083, 23% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 19.4%, unemployment is notably high. Only 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Walshville is $49,300, 83% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

4.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Walshville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches, including 16.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Walshville has a population of 96 with a density of 384 people per square mile. The median age is 36.9 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

96
Total Population
384
People / sq mi
36.9yrs
Median Age
5% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 35.4%
Female 64.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Walshville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Walshville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Walshville is $92,083, which is 23% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 19.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Walshville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$92,083
23% above US avg
Per Capita Income$36,558
Avg Weekly Wage$1,603
IRS Avg AGI$66,701

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment19.4%
439% above US avg
Poverty Rate3.7%
70% below US avg
Establishments (County)697
County GDP$2,021M

Business (County)

Restaurants77
Healthcare66
Retail112
Manufacturing23

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,300
23% above US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate8.72%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.7 min
Drive Alone95.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Walshville is $49,300, 83% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$49,300
83% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied96.6%
Housing Units39
Median Year Built1980

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,300
23% above US avg
Effective Rate8.72%
Walshville has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.0 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.0 inches
5% above US avg
Snowfall16.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation615 ft (187 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density384/sq mi
Coordinates39.0690°N, 89.6190°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17135
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 4.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 44-point margin. 29.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.1%
D 27.1%

Winner: Republican by 44 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.3%
87% below US avg
High School+94.2%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.34
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density384/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access29.0%
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities66
Restaurants77
Retail Stores112

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.7 min
Drive Alone95.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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