Worden, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Madison County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
983 Population 1,385/sq mi density
$79,732 Median Income $40,526 per capita
$136,200 Home Value $311,628 Zillow
$813 Median Rent 34.2% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$79,732 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$136,200 home value, $813/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Worden, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$79,732
6% above
$40,526 per capita
Home Value
$136,200
52% below
Zillow: $311,628
Median Rent
$813/mo
30% below
34.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
94/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%
49% below
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
28% above
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
13% above
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Worden Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
106%
Home Value
48%
Rent
70%
Poverty
77%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
128%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Worden a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Worden residents earn a median household income of $79,732 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,526. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,398 business establishments, including 627 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Worden is $136,200 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $311,628. Median rent is $813/month, with 34.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.

Safety & Crime

Worden reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 94/100K.

Education

17.2% of adults in Worden hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Worden has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.

Data Overview

People

Population983
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density1,385/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans8.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$79,732
Per Capita$40,526
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$16,575M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,099

Housing

A+
Home Value$136,200
Rent$813
Ownership89.1%
Zillow$311,628
Housing Units464
Rent Burden34.2%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property94/100K

Health

Obesity36.4%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death9,159/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain42.3 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation569 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.2%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute30 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries19

Did You Know?

The median home in Worden was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 627 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.