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Yates City, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Knox County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
636 Population 1,298/sq mi density
$61,500 Median Income $34,560 per capita
$94,600 Home Value $119,738 Zillow
$625 Median Rent 20.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,600 home value, $625/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Yates City, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,500
18% below
$34,560 per capita
Home Value
$94,600
66% below
Zillow: $119,738
Median Rent
$625/mo
46% below
20.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
613/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.6%
63% below
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17% above
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
82%
Home Value
34%
Rent
54%
Poverty
10%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Yates City a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 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 $119,738. 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.

Safety & Crime

Yates City reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 613/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population636
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density1,298/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born13.6%
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$119,738
Housing Units336
Rent Burden20.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property613/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity37.4%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,889/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 130 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.