Illinois
Winchester is a small town in Illinois with a population of 1,543. Residents earn $54,286 per year, which is 28% below the national average.
Based on current data, Winchester receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Winchester offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Winchester is $54,286, 28% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 17.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Winchester is $96,000, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $627 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
20.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Winchester 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 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.5% |
| 89% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $54,286 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,086 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $956 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,393 |
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.8% |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 101 |
| County GDP | $208M |
| Restaurants | 9 |
| Healthcare | 3 |
| Retail | 9 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,350 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.49% |
| Commute Time | 25.4 min |
| Work from Home | 4.7% |
| Census Median | $96,000 |
| 66% below US avg |
| $/Sq Ft | $82 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.1% |
| Price Drops | 100.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $627 |
| 46% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,350 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.49% |
| Obesity | 38.7% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.9% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.9% |
| Depression | 25.1% |
| Mental Distress | 19.3% |
| Physical Distress | 13.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.5% |
| Premature Death | 9,555/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 8.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.4 inches |
| 6% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 543 ft (166 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,365/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6298°N, 90.4560°W |
| County FIPS | 17171 |
Winner: Republican by 61.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.7% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,365/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3 |
| Restaurants | 9 |
| Retail Stores | 9 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 25.4 min |
| Work from Home | 4.7% |