Illinois
Witt is a small town in Illinois with a population of 844. Residents earn $52,813 per year, which is 30% below the national average.
Based on current data, Witt receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, long commute times. Witt offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Witt is $52,813, 30% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 19.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Witt is $49,500, 82% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $529 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 0.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
11.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 79.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Witt enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. 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 | $52,813 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,836 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,603 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,701 |
| Unemployment | 4.0% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.4% |
| 56% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 697 |
| County GDP | $2,021M |
| Restaurants | 77 |
| Healthcare | 66 |
| Retail | 112 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,300 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 8.69% |
| Commute Time | 36.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.9% |
| Census Median | $49,500 |
| 82% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $80,119 |
| Census Median Rent | $529 |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 13.8% |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,300 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 8.69% |
| Obesity | 39.5% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.7% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.4% |
| Depression | 25.3% |
| Mental Distress | 20.0% |
| Physical Distress | 14.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.1% |
| Premature Death | 11,025/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 38.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 66 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.1 inches |
| 11% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 681/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2538°N, 89.3488°W |
| County FIPS | 17135 |
Winner: Republican by 44 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.6% |
| 66% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 79.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 681/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 87.9% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 66 |
| Restaurants | 77 |
| Retail Stores | 112 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 36.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.9% |