Warren, IL

Illinois

Warren is a small town in Illinois with a population of 1,439. Residents earn $73,500 per year, which is 2% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,439 Population 1,397/sq mi density
$73,500 Median Income $29,394 per capita
$104,900 Home Value $113,085 Zillow
$752 Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$73,500 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,900 home value, $752/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $73,500
2% lower than US avg
Home Value $104,900
63% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.9%
65% lower than US avg
Median Rent $752
35% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.9%
18% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.4%
33% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.3%
57% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,439
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density1,397/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

A
Median Income$73,500
Per Capita$29,394
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$2,485M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$104,900
Rent$752
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$113,085

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity37.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.5%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain38.7 in/yr
Elevation981 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+85.4%
School Score4.80

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute27 min
Libraries3

Is Warren a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Warren receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Warren offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Warren is $73,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. Only 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Warren is $104,900, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $752 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

11.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Warren experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches, including 35.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Warren has a population of 1,439 with a density of 1,397 people per square mile. The median age is 42.4 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.5%).

Population

1,439
Total Population
1,397
People / sq mi
42.4yrs
Median Age
9% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Warren vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.1%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.9%
93% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Warren vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Warren is $73,500, which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Warren vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$73,500
2% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,394
Avg Weekly Wage$1,076
IRS Avg AGI$63,398

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.3%
57% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,019
County GDP$2,485M

Business (County)

Restaurants91
Healthcare99
Retail137
Manufacturing58

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,642
61% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.38%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.1 min
Work from Home7.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Warren is $104,900, 63% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $752 (35% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $113,085.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$104,900
63% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$113,085

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$752
35% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$632
1 Bedroom$698
2 Bedrooms$916
3 Bedrooms$1,156
4 Bedrooms$1,537

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,642
61% above US avg
Effective Rate5.38%
In Warren, 37.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.5% report depression. 24.0% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.9%
18% above US avg
Diabetes9.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure31.3%
Asthma10.8%
COPD7.4%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.0%
Physical Inactivity24.0%
Depression24.5%
Mental Distress19.6%
Physical Distress13.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.3%
Checkup Rate74.5%
Premature Death9,373/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access70.5%
Healthcare Facilities99

Crime Rates: Warren vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Safety Score

Warren has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.9°F
11% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.7 inches
2% above US avg
Snowfall35.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation981 ft (299 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density1,397/sq mi
Coordinates42.4948°N, 89.9912°W
County FIPS17177
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 11.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 19.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 58.9%
D 39.5%

Winner: Republican by 19.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.9%
65% below US avg
High School+85.4%
School Test Score4.80
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density1,397/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities99
Restaurants91
Retail Stores137

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.1 min
Work from Home7.9%

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