At a Glance
Median Income
$61,500
$34,560 per capita
Home Value
$94,600
Zillow: $128,830
Median Rent
$625/mo
20.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.6%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
15.9% smoking rate
How Yates City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Yates City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Yates City a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Yates City residents earn a median household income of $61,500 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,560. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 980 business establishments, including 130 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Yates City is $94,600 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $128,830. Median rent is $625/month, with 20.0% 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 1951.
Education
12.6% of adults in Yates City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Yates City has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population636
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density1,298/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$61,500
Per Capita$34,560
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$2,449M
Avg Weekly Wage$894
Housing
A+
Home Value$94,600
Rent$625
Ownership81.3%
Zillow$128,830
Housing Units336
Rent Burden20.0%
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,889/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain37.7 in/yr
Elevation671 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.6%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Commute33 min
Broadband78.2%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Yates City was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is General Downing - Peoria International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 130 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.