Hampshire, IL
Census place 1732525 · pop 8,524
Sales & income are statewide.
The breakdown — worst first
U.S. median 0.43 · worse than most cities
Gini 0.53 (0 = equal, 1 = unequal) · Gini index of household income (0 = equal, 1 = unequal).
U.S. median 0.99% · worse than most cities
2.34% of home value paid in property tax · Median real-estate taxes paid as a share of home value.
U.S. median 90.0% · worse than most cities
86.0% of homes have broadband · Share of households with a broadband internet subscription.
U.S. median 3.6% · worse than most cities
4.4% unemployment · Share of the labor force out of work. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.
U.S. median 24 min · worse than most cities
28 min average one-way commute · Average one-way commute to work, in minutes.
U.S. median $214,900 · worse than most cities
$329,800 median home value · Median home value — how expensive it is to buy in. Higher = less affordable.
U.S. median 24.3% · worse than most cities
28.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher · Share of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher.
U.S. median 77/100 · worse than most cities
90/100 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.
U.S. median 36.5% · worse than most cities
35.1% of adults · Share of adults with obesity (BMI ≥ 30).
U.S. median 17.4% · better than most cities
17.0% of adults · Adults reporting frequent poor mental health (14+ days a month).
U.S. median 14.6% · better than most cities
12.7% of adults · Share of adults who currently smoke.
U.S. median 9.3% · better than most cities
8.9% of adults · Adults 18–64 without health insurance.
U.S. median 42 AQI · better than most cities
42 median AQI · Median air quality index — lower is cleaner air. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.
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.
U.S. median 12.1% · better than most cities
7.8% live in poverty · Share of residents living below the federal poverty line.
U.S. median $67,857 · better than most cities
$94,773 median household income · Median household income — a proxy for local economic health.
U.S. median 26.5% · better than most cities
21.1% of adults · Adults with no leisure-time physical activity.
U.S. median 152/100k · better than most cities
36 violent crimes per 100k · Violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) per 100,000 residents.
U.S. median 964/100k · better than most cities
352 property crimes per 100k · Burglary, theft, motor-vehicle theft and arson per 100,000 residents.
U.S. median 67.2% · better than most cities
83.3% own their home · Share of occupied homes that are owner-occupied.
U.S. median +2.4% · better than most cities
+41.9% population change (5yr) · 5-year population change — are people moving in, or fleeing?
Not measured for Hampshire: Rent. Not every public source covers every city — EPA air monitors and Zillow rent only reach some places, and national crime data is still being added.
Frequently asked
- Is Hampshire, IL a good place to live?
- By the numbers, Hampshire scores 54/100 — a D (Meh) on Shcity, which ranks U.S. cities on public data across 21 metrics like crime, cost, jobs and health. Its strongest area is population growth (5yr) and its weakest is income inequality. 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 Hampshire, IL?
- Hampshire reports 36 violent crimes per 100k and 352 property crimes per 100k — better than most U.S. cities on violent crime.
- Is Hampshire, IL expensive to live in?
- Hampshire has a median home value of $329,800 — pricier than most U.S. cities.
- What's the biggest downside of living in Hampshire, IL?
- Its weakest measured area is income inequality (0.53) — 4/100, worse than most U.S. cities.
- What is Hampshire, IL best at?
- Its strongest measured area is population growth (5yr) (+41.9%) — 98/100, 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.