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Xenia, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Clay County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
340 Population 694/sq mi density
$44,107 Median Income $26,462 per capita
$79,200 Home Value $132,772 Zillow
$625 Median Rent 33.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
60 Violent Crime/100K 2,351 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$44,107 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,200 home value, $625/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
60 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Xenia, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,107
41% below
$26,462 per capita
Home Value
$79,200
72% below
Zillow: $132,772
Median Rent
$625/mo
46% below
33.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
60/100K
84% below
2,351/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.5%
60% below
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
11.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
25% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Xenia Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
59%
Home Value
28%
Rent
54%
Poverty
95%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
119%
Crime
16%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Xenia a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Xenia residents earn a median household income of $44,107 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,462. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 314 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Xenia is $79,200 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $132,772. Median rent is $625/month, with 33.0% 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 1957.

Safety & Crime

Xenia reports 60 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,351/100K.

Education

13.5% of adults in Xenia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Xenia has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population340
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density694/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$44,107
Per Capita$26,462
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty11.8%
County GDP$699M
Avg Weekly Wage$977

Housing

A+
Home Value$79,200
Rent$625
Ownership76.5%
Zillow$132,772
Housing Units162
Rent Burden33.0%

Crime

F
Violent60/100K
Property2,351/100K

Health

Obesity40.1%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,233/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain46.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation537 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute20 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Xenia was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.