Housing by town in Hamilton County, Illinois
Hamilton County, Illinois has 17 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $568 (±$54) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
23.6% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $609 in 2015–2019 (−6.7%; Down after inflation).
Mayberry Township has the highest median gross rent ($721) and Dahlgren Township the lowest ($426).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $568 (±$54)
- Households that rent
- 23.6%
- Median household income
- $65,746
- Places
- 17
Cities, towns and townships in Hamilton County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Creek Township | — | 36.5% | — | — | — |
| Belle Prairie City | — | 0.0% | $76,071 | $161,100 | — |
| Broughton | — | 19.0% | $54,375 | — | $750 |
| Crook Township | — | 8.9% | $81,938 | $97,300 | — |
| Crouch Township | — | 26.5% | $129,561 | $155,400 | — |
| Dahlgren | $557 | 20.3% | $44,861 | $80,800 | $957 |
| Dahlgren Township | $426 | 17.4% | $66,641 | $108,500 | $1,292 |
| Flannigan Township | — | 14.8% | — | — | $905 |
| Knight Prairie Township | — | 0.0% | $94,500 | $95,000 | $1,195 |
| Macedonia | — | 11.8% | — | — | — |
| Mayberry Township | $721 | 15.4% | $106,806 | $441,900 | $2,926 |
| McLeansboro | $566 | 37.6% | $45,422 | $79,500 | $1,049 |
| McLeansboro Township | $566 | 32.2% | $52,809 | $89,600 | $1,567 |
| South Crouch Township | — | 0.0% | — | $208,800 | $2,844 |
| South Flannigan Township | — | 32.5% | $73,333 | $159,400 | — |
| South Twigg Township | — | 26.5% | $95,625 | — | — |
| Twigg Township | — | 20.3% | $97,955 | $117,000 | — |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $19,400 | $32,250 | $51,600 |
| 2 people | $22,150 | $36,850 | $59,000 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $41,450 | $66,350 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $46,050 | $73,700 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $49,750 | $79,600 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $53,450 | $85,500 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $57,150 | $91,400 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $60,800 | $97,300 |
How the places in Hamilton County rank across Illinois
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Crime reported to police in Hamilton County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 10 | 125 | 12 | 150 | 8,021 | 2 of 2 |
| 2024 | 6 | 75 | 9 | 112 | 8,033 | 2 of 2 |
In 2024, the police departments that report for Hamilton County recorded 6 violent and 9 property crimes, 75 and 112 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Hamilton County, 2024
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton County Sheriff's Office | 5,434 | 4 | 6 |
| McLeansboro Police Department | 2,599 | 2 | 3 |
ZIP codes in Hamilton County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62859 | 5,004 | $572 | $93,900 | $54,011 | 27.5% |
| 62828 | 1,801 | $431 | $113,000 | $70,583 | 19.3% |
| 62817 | 639 | $906 | $453,200 | $105,625 | 16.7% |
| 62829 | 22 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
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Questions about Hamilton County
What is the crime rate in Hamilton County?
In 2024, the police departments that report for Hamilton County recorded 75 violent and 112 property crimes per 100,000 residents (6 violent and 9 property crimes in all).
Which place in Hamilton County has the highest rent?
Mayberry Township has the highest median gross rent, $721 (±$90) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Hamilton County has the lowest rent?
Dahlgren Township has the lowest median gross rent, $426 (±$11) a month.
What is the median rent in Hamilton County, Illinois?
The median gross rent in Hamilton County is $568 (±$54) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hamilton County, Illinois
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hamilton County, Illinois
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Hamilton County, IL
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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