Chatham, IL

Census place 1712684 · pop 14,639

C68/ 100
👍 Solid
A
in IL
📍 Illinois ranks #39 of 50 states →
🏆 Inactive15.7% · top 6%
🚽 Prop tax2.00% · bottom 10%
Taxes
2.00% property · US 0.99%8.96% sales · US 7.00%4.95% flat income · US 4.63%

Sales & income are statewide.

The breakdown — worst first

Property-tax burden2.00%10

U.S. median 0.99% · worse than most cities

2.00% of home value paid in property tax · Median real-estate taxes paid as a share of home value.

Unemployment rateCounty-level3.8%43

U.S. median 3.6% · worse than most cities

3.8% unemployment · Share of the labor force out of work. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Adult obesity35.2%48

U.S. median 36.5% · worse than most cities

35.2% of adults · Share of adults with obesity (BMI ≥ 30).

Natural disaster riskCounty-level89/10050

U.S. median 77/100 · better than most cities

89/100 FEMA risk (higher = riskier) · FEMA National Risk Index — wildfire, flood, earthquake, heat and more. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Commute time23 min56

U.S. median 24 min · better than most cities

23 min average one-way commute · Average one-way commute to work, in minutes.

Broadband access92.3%56

U.S. median 90.0% · better than most cities

92.3% of homes have broadband · Share of households with a broadband internet subscription.

Rent$1,664/mo57

U.S. median $1,756/mo · better than most cities

$1,664/mo typical rent · Typical monthly rent (Zillow Observed Rent Index, all home types).

Housing cost$243,20059

U.S. median $214,900 · better than most cities

$243,200 median home value · Median home value — how expensive it is to buy in. Higher = less affordable.

Air quality (AQI)County-level41 AQI62

U.S. median 42 AQI · better than most cities

41 median AQI · Median air quality index — lower is cleaner air. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Unhealthy air daysCounty-level1 days62

U.S. median 1 days · better than most cities

1 unhealthy-air days per year · Days per year with unhealthy air (AQI above 100). Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Violent crime rate103/100k70

U.S. median 152/100k · better than most cities

103 violent crimes per 100k · Violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) per 100,000 residents.

Poor mental health14.9%79

U.S. median 17.4% · better than most cities

14.9% of adults · Adults reporting frequent poor mental health (14+ days a month).

Median household income$106,77380

U.S. median $67,857 · better than most cities

$106,773 median household income · Median household income — a proxy for local economic health.

Adult smoking9.7%82

U.S. median 14.6% · better than most cities

9.7% of adults · Share of adults who currently smoke.

Property crime rate494/100k83

U.S. median 964/100k · better than most cities

494 property crimes per 100k · Burglary, theft, motor-vehicle theft and arson per 100,000 residents.

Population growth (5yr)+12.0%85

U.S. median +2.4% · better than most cities

+12.0% population change (5yr) · 5-year population change — are people moving in, or fleeing?

Bachelor's degree or higher53.2%85

U.S. median 24.3% · better than most cities

53.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher · Share of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher.

Homeownership80.6%86

U.S. median 67.2% · better than most cities

80.6% own their home · Share of occupied homes that are owner-occupied.

Uninsured adults5.0%93

U.S. median 9.3% · better than most cities

5.0% of adults · Adults 18–64 without health insurance.

Income inequality0.3694

U.S. median 0.43 · better than most cities

Gini 0.36 (0 = equal, 1 = unequal) · Gini index of household income (0 = equal, 1 = unequal).

Poverty rate3.3%94

U.S. median 12.1% · better than most cities

3.3% live in poverty · Share of residents living below the federal poverty line.

Physical inactivity15.7%94

U.S. median 26.5% · better than most cities

15.7% of adults · Adults with no leisure-time physical activity.

Frequently asked

Is Chatham, IL a good place to live?
By the numbers, Chatham scores 68/100 — a C (Solid) on Shcity, which ranks U.S. cities on public data across 22 metrics like crime, cost, jobs and health. Its strongest area is physical inactivity and its weakest is property-tax burden. Illinois overall ranks #39 of 50 states. Whether it's "good" depends on what you value — re-weight the factors to score it your way.
How safe is Chatham, IL?
Chatham reports 103 violent crimes per 100k and 494 property crimes per 100k — better than most U.S. cities on violent crime.
Is Chatham, IL expensive to live in?
Chatham has a median home value of $243,200 and typical rent around $1,664/mo — more affordable than most U.S. cities.
What's the biggest downside of living in Chatham, IL?
Its weakest measured area is property-tax burden (2.00%) — 10/100, worse than most U.S. cities.
What is Chatham, IL best at?
Its strongest measured area is physical inactivity (15.7%) — 94/100, better than most U.S. cities.

Sources: U.S. Census (ACS), CDC PLACES, FBI Crime Data Explorer, BLS, EPA AirData, FEMA National Risk Index, and Zillow.