Manteno, IL

Census place 1746500 · pop 9,030

D56/ 100
😐 Meh
C
in IL
📍 Illinois ranks #39 of 50 states →
🏆 Poverty3.5% · top 6%
🚽 Prop tax2.44% · bottom 4%
Taxes
2.44% 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 burden2.44%4

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

2.44% of home value paid in property tax · Median real-estate taxes paid as a share of home value.

Commute time32 min10

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

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

Unemployment rateCounty-level5.0%12

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

5.0% unemployment · Share of the labor force out of work. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Adult obesity36.6%39

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

36.6% of adults · Share of adults with obesity (BMI ≥ 30).

Bachelor's degree or higher27.5%44

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

27.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher · Share of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher.

Adult smoking12.8%54

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

12.8% of adults · Share of adults who currently smoke.

Violent crime rate174/100k55

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

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

Housing cost$248,40057

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

$248,400 median home value · Median home value — how expensive it is to buy in. Higher = less affordable.

Poor mental health16.3%62

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

16.3% of adults · Adults reporting frequent poor mental health (14+ days a month).

Income inequality0.4264

U.S. median 0.43 · better than most cities

Gini 0.42 (0 = equal, 1 = unequal) · Gini index of household income (0 = equal, 1 = unequal).

Population growth (5yr)+5.8%67

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

+5.8% population change (5yr) · 5-year population change — are people moving in, or fleeing?

Physical inactivity21.3%71

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

21.3% of adults · Adults with no leisure-time physical activity.

Median household income$97,63473

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

$97,634 median household income · Median household income — a proxy for local economic health.

Natural disaster riskCounty-level71/10074

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

71/100 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.

Uninsured adults7.0%76

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

7.0% of adults · Adults 18–64 without health insurance.

Homeownership75.6%79

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

75.6% own their home · Share of occupied homes that are owner-occupied.

Broadband access95.2%80

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

95.2% of homes have broadband · Share of households with a broadband internet subscription.

Property crime rate338/100k89

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

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

Poverty rate3.5%94

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

3.5% live in poverty · Share of residents living below the federal poverty line.

Not measured for Manteno: Air, Bad air, 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 Manteno, IL a good place to live?
By the numbers, Manteno scores 56/100 — a D (Meh) on Shcity, which ranks U.S. cities on public data across 19 metrics like crime, cost, jobs and health. Its strongest area is poverty rate 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 Manteno, IL?
Manteno reports 174 violent crimes per 100k and 338 property crimes per 100k — better than most U.S. cities on violent crime.
Is Manteno, IL expensive to live in?
Manteno has a median home value of $248,400 — more affordable than most U.S. cities.
What's the biggest downside of living in Manteno, IL?
Its weakest measured area is property-tax burden (2.44%) — 4/100, worse than most U.S. cities.
What is Manteno, IL best at?
Its strongest measured area is poverty rate (3.5%) — 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.