Macoupin County, Illinois
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 28% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade F, better than 5% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 61% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 64% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 44% of US counties
- top 16% for airport distance
- bottom 11% for property tax rate
Macoupin County is a county in Illinois with about 45,000 residents. It grades B for getting around and F for weather. Standout strengths include airport distance, air quality, and property crime. It rates lower on sales tax and property tax rate.
Official websitemacoupincountyil.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.2 in2.4 in
muggy 91%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$65k62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 49% of US counties
Home Value$121k26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$796better than 55% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 72% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.59%better than 11% of US counties
Income Tax5.00%better than 46% of US counties
Sales Tax8.86%better than 15% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden10.90%better than 26% of US counties
Unemployment4.6%better than 53% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)31°F41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F58th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation41.6 in46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall15.3 inbetter than 46% of US counties
Sunny Days220 daysbetter than 32% of US counties
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 29% of US counties
Comfortable Days70 daysbetter than 27% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk79.9better than 20% of US counties
Air Quality37 AQIbetter than 77% of US counties
School Quality52.5better than 46% of US counties
Violent Crime531/100kbetter than 68% of US counties
Property Crime501/100kbetter than 73% of US counties
Community
Population44,90766th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age44.072nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.098th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9941st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3748th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)95.0%95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.1%38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)1.3%7th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.5%40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.2%19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time28 minbetter than 27% of US counties
Walkability6.5/20better than 64% of US counties
Airport Distance43 mibetter than 84% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access84.2%better than 56% of US counties
Amenities Nearby4.90better than 67% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 23% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Macoupin County an affordable place to live?
- Macoupin County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 49% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Macoupin County?
- The median home value in Macoupin County is $121k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Macoupin County?
- Median household income in Macoupin County is $65k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Macoupin County?
- Median gross rent in Macoupin County is $796 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Macoupin County safe?
- Macoupin County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 531/100k (better than 68%). Property crime is 501/100k.
- What is the weather like in Macoupin County?
- Macoupin County averages 79°F in July and 31°F in January, with 41.6 in of annual precipitation and about 220 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Macoupin County?
- Public-school quality in Macoupin County is about average, scoring better than 46% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Macoupin County?
- The average one-way commute in Macoupin County is 28 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)