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Willow Hill, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Richland County County

1.3 /5.0
F Poor
266 Population 256/sq mi density
$34,464 Median Income $20,052 per capita
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
350 Violent Crime/100K 1,889 property/100K
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$34,464 median income, 10.1% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
350 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Willow Hill, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$34,464
54% below
$20,052 per capita
Violent Crime
350/100K
8% below
1,889/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
2.1%
94% below
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
10.1%
181% above
24.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17% above
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Willow Hill Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
46%
Poverty
194%
Bachelor's
6%
Unemployment
281%
Crime
92%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Willow Hill a Good Place to Live?

F
1.3 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Willow Hill residents earn a median household income of $34,464 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,052. The unemployment rate stands at 10.1% (181% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 392 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.

Safety & Crime

Willow Hill reports 350 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 8% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,889/100K.

Education

2.1% of adults in Willow Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher (94% below the national average). 89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Willow Hill has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population266
Median Age27.6 yrs
Density256/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

D
Median Income$34,464
Per Capita$20,052
Unemployment10.1%
Poverty24.1%
County GDP$834M
Avg Weekly Wage$962

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership97.7%
Zillow$123,908
Housing Units83
Rent Burden45.0%

Crime

F
Violent350/100K
Property1,889/100K

Health

Obesity37.5%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death10,994/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation499 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.1%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute36 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed141 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Willow Hill was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 141 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.