Edgar County , Illinois
Population: 16,637 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $56,909 Home $95,700 Rent $757/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 16,637 residents, Edgar County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Illinois and neighboring counties alike.
$56,909
Median Income
household
$95,700
Home Value
median
$757/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $56,909 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,566 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.8% |
| Median Home Value | $95,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $757/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 72.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 27.3% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 16,637 |
| Median Age | 46.4 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 20.1% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
37.5%
Obesity
10.2%
Diabetes
16.4%
Smoking
32.6%
High Blood Pressure
24.5%
No Physical Activity
22.8%
Depression
37.0%
Insufficient Sleep
79.3%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 34.9 · 35th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
48.09
🌀 Hurricane
42.59
🔥 Wildfire
10.02
❄️ Winter Storm
55.67
🌍 Earthquake
82.63
☀️ Drought
86.45
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