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Willisville, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Jackson County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
416 Population 1,067/sq mi density
$57,813 Median Income $31,654 per capita
$54,400 Home Value $97,125 Zillow
$815 Median Rent 38.8% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
154 Violent Crime/100K 891 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$57,813 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$54,400 home value, $815/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
154 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Willisville, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,813
23% below
$31,654 per capita
Home Value
$54,400
81% below
Zillow: $97,125
Median Rent
$815/mo
30% below
38.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
154/100K
59% below
891/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
1.4%
96% below
86.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
111% above
16.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
20% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
305 sunny days/yr

How Willisville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
77%
Home Value
19%
Rent
70%
Poverty
135%
Bachelor's
4%
Unemployment
211%
Crime
41%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Willisville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Willisville residents earn a median household income of $57,813 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,654. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,137 business establishments, including 133 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Willisville is $54,400 , 81% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $97,125. Median rent is $815/month, with 38.8% 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 1967.

Safety & Crime

Willisville reports 154 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 891/100K.

Education

1.4% of adults in Willisville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (96% below the national average). 86.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Willisville has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population416
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density1,067/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$57,813
Per Capita$31,654
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty16.8%
County GDP$3,297M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,085

Housing

A+
Home Value$54,400
Rent$815
Ownership72.0%
Zillow$97,125
Housing Units220
Rent Burden38.8%

Crime

F
Violent154/100K
Property891/100K

Health

Obesity38.5%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death10,751/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain42.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation495 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+1.4%
High School+86.3%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute23 min
Broadband83.4%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Willisville was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Farmington Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.514 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
31.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 133 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.