Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Worden is a small town in Illinois with a population of 983. Residents earn $79,732 per year, which is 6% above the national average.
Based on current data, Worden receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Worden offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Worden is $79,732, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. 9.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Worden is $136,200, 52% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $813 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
17.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Worden enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches, including 11.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.5% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.5% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $79,732 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,526 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,099 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $77,601 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.5% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,398 |
| County GDP | $16,575M |
| Restaurants | 627 |
| Healthcare | 682 |
| Retail | 741 |
| Manufacturing | 169 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,460 |
| 85% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.74% |
| Commute Time | 29.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.5% |
| Work from Home | 3.8% |
| Census Median | $136,200 |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $297,771 |
| Census Median Rent | $813 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 34.2% |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 89.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,460 |
| 85% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.74% |
| Obesity | 36.4% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.6% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.1% |
| Depression | 23.4% |
| Mental Distress | 17.7% |
| Physical Distress | 12.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.3% |
| Premature Death | 9,159/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 87.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 682 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 34 |
| Annual Average | 57.7°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.4 inches |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 11.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 569 ft (173 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,385/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9311°N, 89.8402°W |
| County FIPS | 17119 |
Winner: Republican by 13.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.2% |
| 49% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,385/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 85.7% |
| Public Libraries | 19 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 682 |
| Restaurants | 627 |
| Retail Stores | 741 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 34 |
| Avg Commute | 29.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.5% |
| Work from Home | 3.8% |