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Machesney Park, IL

Census place 1745726 · pop 22,630

D−43/ 100
🫤 Rough
D−
in IL
📍 Illinois ranks #39 of 50 states →
🏆 Own79.6% · top 15%
🚽 Prop tax2.19% · bottom 7%
Taxes
2.19% property · US 0.99%8.96% sales · US 7.00%4.95% flat income · US 4.63%

Sales & income are statewide.

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The breakdown — worst first

Property-tax burden2.19%7

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

2.19% of home value paid in property tax · Median real-estate taxes paid as a share of home value.

Adult obesity40.8%15

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

40.8% of adults · Share of adults with obesity (BMI ≥ 30).

Unemployment rateCounty-level4.7%16

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

4.7% unemployment · Share of the labor force out of work. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Bachelor's degree or higher19.4%21

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

19.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher · Share of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher.

Adult smoking16.2%24

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

16.2% of adults · Share of adults who currently smoke.

Population growth (5yr)-0.8%25

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

-0.8% population change (5yr) · 5-year population change — are people moving in, or fleeing?

Violent crime rate324/100k32

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

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

Poor mental health18.2%33

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

18.2% of adults · Adults reporting frequent poor mental health (14+ days a month).

Poverty rate13.7%40

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

13.7% live in poverty · Share of residents living below the federal poverty line.

Property crime rate1536/100k42

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

1536 property crimes per 100k · Burglary, theft, motor-vehicle theft and arson per 100,000 residents.

Unhealthy air daysCounty-level3 days46

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

3 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.

Natural disaster riskCounty-level90/10046

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.

Air quality (AQI)County-level43 AQI51

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

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

Median household income$75,48951

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

$75,489 median household income · Median household income — a proxy for local economic health.

Physical inactivity24.7%52

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

24.7% of adults · Adults with no leisure-time physical activity.

Uninsured adults8.7%59

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

8.7% of adults · Adults 18–64 without health insurance.

Commute time22 min64

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

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

Broadband access93.4%65

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

93.4% of homes have broadband · Share of households with a broadband internet subscription.

Income inequality0.4077

U.S. median 0.43 · better than most cities

Gini 0.40 (0 = equal, 1 = unequal) · Gini index of household income (0 = equal, 1 = unequal).

Housing cost$173,70078

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

$173,700 median home value · Median home value — how expensive it is to buy in. Higher = less affordable.

Homeownership79.6%85

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

79.6% own their home · Share of occupied homes that are owner-occupied.

Not measured for Machesney Park: 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 Machesney Park, IL a good place to live?
By the numbers, Machesney Park scores 43/100 — a D− (Rough) on Shcity, which ranks U.S. cities on public data across 21 metrics like crime, cost, jobs and health. Its strongest area is homeownership 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 Machesney Park, IL?
Machesney Park reports 324 violent crimes per 100k and 1536 property crimes per 100k — worse than most U.S. cities on violent crime.
Is Machesney Park, IL expensive to live in?
Machesney Park has a median home value of $173,700 — more affordable than most U.S. cities.
What's the biggest downside of living in Machesney Park, IL?
Its weakest measured area is property-tax burden (2.19%) — 7/100, worse than most U.S. cities.
What is Machesney Park, IL best at?
Its strongest measured area is homeownership (79.6%) — 85/100, 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.