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West Point, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Hancock County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
244 Population 1,435/sq mi density
$61,875 Median Income $23,803 per capita
$42,500 Home Value $125,607 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$61,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$42,500 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.7% bachelor's degree or higher

West Point, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,875
18% below
$23,803 per capita
Home Value
$42,500
85% below
Zillow: $125,607
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
514/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.7%
86% below
62.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
17.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
22% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr

How West Point Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
82%
Home Value
15%
Poverty
137%
Bachelor's
14%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Point a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

West Point residents earn a median household income of $61,875 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,803. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 412 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in West Point is $42,500 , 85% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $125,607. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

West Point reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 514/100K.

Education

4.7% of adults in West Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below the national average). 62.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

West Point has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population244
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density1,435/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$61,875
Per Capita$23,803
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty17.0%
County GDP$824M
Avg Weekly Wage$881

Housing

A+
Home Value$42,500
Rent
Ownership88.7%
Zillow$125,607
Housing Units73
Rent Burden25.1%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property514/100K

Health

Obesity39.2%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,758/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation669 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.7%
High School+62.8%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute30 min
Broadband71.0%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in West Point was built in 1938.
16.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.