Weldon, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · De Witt County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
323 Population 1,196/sq mi density
$60,083 Median Income $30,882 per capita
$89,300 Home Value $124,697 Zillow
$936 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$60,083 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,300 home value, $936/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Weldon, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,083
20% below
$30,882 per capita
Home Value
$89,300
68% below
Zillow: $124,697
Median Rent
$936/mo
20% below
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.5%
72% below
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
16.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
15% above
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

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)

Income
80%
Home Value
32%
Rent
80%
Poverty
130%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
92%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Weldon a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 3.3% (8% 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 $124,697. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population323
Median Age44.4 yrs
Density1,196/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$60,083
Per Capita$30,882
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty16.1%
County GDP$1,629M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,292

Housing

A+
Home Value$89,300
Rent$936
Ownership90.5%
Zillow$124,697
Housing Units156
Rent Burden22.5%

Health

Obesity36.9%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,246/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain38.5 in/yr
Elevation709 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.5%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute30 min
Broadband78.8%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Weldon was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.