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Waltonville, IL

Illinois

Waltonville is a small town in Illinois with a population of 315. Residents earn $69,583 per year, which is 7% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
315 Population 254/sq mi density
$69,583 Median Income $32,602 per capita
$96,100 Home Value
$688 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$69,583 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,100 home value, $688/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $69,583
7% lower than US avg
Home Value $96,100
66% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.0%
70% lower than US avg
Median Rent $688
41% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.9%
18% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.9%
47% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.4%
48% lower than US avg

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

People

Population315
Median Age49.4 yrs
Density254/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Veterans10.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$69,583
Per Capita$32,602
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$873M
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$96,100
Rent$688
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units167
Rent Burden25.0%

Health

Obesity37.9%
Uninsured7.2%
Smoking14.9%
Depression24.8%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain42.2 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation456 ft (139 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute21 min
Broadband83.2%
Libraries3

Is Waltonville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Waltonville receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Waltonville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Waltonville is $69,583, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Waltonville is $96,100, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $688 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Waltonville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches, including 11.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Waltonville has a population of 315 with a density of 254 people per square mile. The median age is 49.4 years, 27% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.6%), with 3.8% Hispanic.

Population

315
Total Population
254
People / sq mi
49.4yrs
Median Age
27% above US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.2%
Female 49.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Waltonville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.5%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.5%
96% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Waltonville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Waltonville is $69,583, which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Waltonville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$69,583
7% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,602
Avg Weekly Wage$968
IRS Avg AGI$60,281

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.4%
48% below US avg
Establishments (County)328
County GDP$873M

Business (County)

Restaurants43
Healthcare48
Retail52
Manufacturing18

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,138
18% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.31%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.7 min
Drive Alone71.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Waltonville is $96,100, 66% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $688 (41% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$96,100
66% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$688
41% below US avg
Rent Burden25.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied72.0%
Housing Units167
Median Year Built1971

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,138
18% above US avg
Effective Rate4.31%
In Waltonville, 37.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.2% of residents lack health insurance. 14.9% are current smokers. 24.8% report depression. 21.1% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.9%
18% above US avg
Diabetes9.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure31.1%
Asthma10.8%
COPD6.6%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.9%
6% above US avg
Binge Drinking21.2%
Physical Inactivity21.1%
Depression24.8%
Mental Distress19.0%
Physical Distress12.6%
Short Sleep36.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.9%
Uninsured7.2%
16% below US avg
Checkup Rate75.4%
Dental Visits64.2%
Premature Death9,279/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.1/10
Exercise Access67.4%
Healthcare Facilities48
Waltonville has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.2 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.1°F
2% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.2 inches
11% above US avg
Snowfall11.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation456 ft (139 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density254/sq mi
Coordinates38.2161°N, 89.0382°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17145
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 52-point margin. 83.2% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 75.2%
D 23.2%

Winner: Republican by 52 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.0%
70% below US avg
High School+92.6%
Graduate Degree+3.4%
School Test Score5.34
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density254/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access83.2%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities48
Restaurants43
Retail Stores52

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.7 min
Drive Alone71.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.9%

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