Montgomery, IL

Census place 1750218 · pop 21,515

D51/ 100
😐 Meh
D
in IL
📍 Illinois ranks #39 of 50 states →
🏆 Inequality0.33 · top 1%
🚽 Prop tax2.40% · bottom 4%
Taxes
2.40% 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 burden2.40%4

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

2.40% of home value paid in property tax · Median real-estate taxes paid as a share of home value.

Commute time33 min6

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

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

Adult obesity39.6%21

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

39.6% of adults · Share of adults with obesity (BMI ≥ 30).

Unemployment rateCounty-level4.4%24

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.

Rent$2,235/mo25

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

$2,235/mo typical rent · Typical monthly rent (Zillow Observed Rent Index, all home types).

Uninsured adults11.8%33

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

11.8% of adults · Adults 18–64 without health insurance.

Housing cost$299,50047

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

$299,500 median home value · Median home value — how expensive it is to buy in. Higher = less affordable.

Bachelor's degree or higher28.7%47

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

28.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher · Share of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher.

Natural disaster riskCounty-level90/10047

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.

Poor mental health16.7%56

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

16.7% of adults · Adults reporting frequent poor mental health (14+ days a month).

Air quality (AQI)County-level42 AQI57

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.

Adult smoking12.3%60

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

12.3% of adults · Share of adults who currently smoke.

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.

Physical inactivity22.6%63

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

22.6% of adults · Adults with no leisure-time physical activity.

Property crime rate925/100k65

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

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

Violent crime rate116/100k67

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

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

Poverty rate6.7%76

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

6.7% live in poverty · Share of residents living below the federal poverty line.

Median household income$103,73478

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

$103,734 median household income · Median household income — a proxy for local economic health.

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?

Homeownership79.3%85

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

79.3% own their home · Share of occupied homes that are owner-occupied.

Broadband access96.6%91

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

96.6% of homes have broadband · Share of households with a broadband internet subscription.

Income inequality0.3399

U.S. median 0.43 · better than most cities

Gini 0.33 (0 = equal, 1 = unequal) · Gini index of household income (0 = equal, 1 = unequal).

Frequently asked

Is Montgomery, IL a good place to live?
By the numbers, Montgomery scores 51/100 — a D (Meh) on Shcity, which ranks U.S. cities on public data across 22 metrics like crime, cost, jobs and health. Its strongest area is income inequality 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 Montgomery, IL?
Montgomery reports 116 violent crimes per 100k and 925 property crimes per 100k — better than most U.S. cities on violent crime.
Is Montgomery, IL expensive to live in?
Montgomery has a median home value of $299,500 and typical rent around $2,235/mo — pricier than most U.S. cities.
What's the biggest downside of living in Montgomery, IL?
Its weakest measured area is property-tax burden (2.40%) — 4/100, worse than most U.S. cities.
What is Montgomery, IL best at?
Its strongest measured area is income inequality (0.33) — 99/100, 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.