Weldon, IL

Weldon, IL

At a Glance

How Weldon Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Weldon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Is Weldon a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Weldon residents earn a median household income of $60,083 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,882. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 346 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Weldon is $89,300 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $119,356. Median rent is $936/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.

Safety & Crime

Weldon reports 309 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 19% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,669/100K.

Education

9.5% of adults in Weldon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Weldon has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

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