Illinois
Wilmington is a small city in Illinois with a population of 5,507. Residents earn $63,514 per year, which is 15% below the national average.
Based on current data, Wilmington receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Wilmington offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Wilmington is $63,514, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. Only 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Wilmington is $216,400, 23% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $897 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Wilmington is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 123 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 841 per 100,000, 57% below the national average.
21.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Wilmington experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches, including 18.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $63,514 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,910 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $809 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,708 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.4% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 246 |
| County GDP | $431M |
| Restaurants | 20 |
| Healthcare | 17 |
| Retail | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,717 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.72% |
| Commute Time | 24.1 min |
| Work from Home | 5.2% |
| Census Median | $216,400 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $264,789 |
| Median List Price | $220,000 |
| Median List Price | $220,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $145 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.8% |
| Price Drops | 30.8% |
| Inventory | 13 |
| Census Median Rent | $897 |
| 23% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,717 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.72% |
| Obesity | 39.0% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.0% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.5% |
| Depression | 23.0% |
| Mental Distress | 18.2% |
| Physical Distress | 12.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 83.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.1% |
| Premature Death | 10,190/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 50.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 17 |
| Total Violent | 122.6/100K |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 70.1/100K |
| Robbery | 17.5/100K |
| Assault | 35.0/100K |
| Total Property | 840.8/100K |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 245.2/100K |
| Theft | 560.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 35.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.6 inches |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 18.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 672 ft (205 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,971/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4807°N, 90.4868°W |
| County FIPS | 17061 |
Winner: Republican by 57.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.9% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 6,971/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 38.0% |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 17 |
| Restaurants | 20 |
| Retail Stores | 35 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 24.1 min |
| Work from Home | 5.2% |