Housing by town in Jefferson County, Illinois
Jefferson County, Illinois has 25 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $885 (±$31) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.3% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $701 in 2015–2019 (+26.2%; No measurable change after inflation).
Bonnie has the highest median gross rent ($1,018) and Dix the lowest ($418).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $885 (±$31)
- Households that rent
- 28.3%
- Median household income
- $63,118
- Places
- 25
Cities, towns and townships in Jefferson County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bald Hill Township | $495 | 8.0% | $98,750 | $160,500 | $2,144 |
| Belle Rive | $540 | 33.5% | $53,281 | $94,600 | $1,955 |
| Blissville Township | — | 27.2% | $69,844 | $176,700 | $1,809 |
| Bluford | $786 | 23.2% | $51,583 | $94,500 | $1,333 |
| Bonnie | $1,018 | 20.7% | $60,536 | $73,200 | $1,056 |
| Casner Township | $977 | 11.5% | $65,313 | $136,000 | $2,765 |
| Dix | $418 | 41.9% | $46,339 | $100,000 | $2,177 |
| Dodds Township | $882 | 15.1% | $62,025 | $111,100 | $1,760 |
| Elk Prairie Township | $836 | 11.6% | $51,914 | $89,200 | $1,293 |
| Farrington Township | — | 3.2% | $81,250 | $117,000 | $1,348 |
| Field Township | — | 12.9% | $70,284 | $159,400 | $1,809 |
| Grand Prairie Township | $914 | 16.5% | $85,893 | $174,300 | $2,853 |
| Ina | $536 | 36.2% | $54,000 | $104,200 | $1,604 |
| McClellan Township | $878 | 13.3% | $76,500 | $119,400 | $1,707 |
| Moores Prairie Township | — | 13.4% | $59,107 | $113,100 | $2,529 |
| Mount Vernon | $910 | 46.9% | $55,357 | $99,800 | $2,271 |
| Mount Vernon Township | $878 | 36.3% | $56,971 | $102,500 | $2,118 |
| Nason | — | 6.2% | $50,052 | $73,600 | $1,016 |
| Pendleton Township | $625 | 20.2% | $58,056 | $109,500 | $1,677 |
| Rome Township | $490 | 22.5% | $61,964 | $144,200 | $2,188 |
| Shiloh Township (Jefferson County) | $945 | 41.4% | $70,031 | $148,900 | $3,031 |
| Spring Garden Township | $786 | 22.0% | $65,750 | $104,800 | $1,403 |
| Waltonville | $688 | 32.9% | $63,750 | $111,400 | $1,175 |
| Webber Township | $917 | 19.2% | $59,241 | $119,300 | $1,635 |
| Woodlawn | $1,009 | 16.9% | $72,500 | $132,700 | $1,434 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $18,850 | $31,400 | $50,250 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $35,900 | $57,400 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $40,400 | $64,600 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $44,850 | $71,750 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $48,450 | $77,500 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $52,050 | $83,250 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $55,650 | $89,000 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $59,250 | $94,750 |
How the places in Jefferson County rank across Illinois
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Crime reported to police in Jefferson County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 50 | 136 | 278 | 756 | 36,789 | 3 of 3 |
| 2025 | 96 | 267 | 430 | 1,195 | 35,973 | 3 of 3 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Jefferson County recorded 96 violent and 430 property crimes, 267 and 1,195 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 Jefferson County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County Sheriff's Office | 20,263 | 15 | 145 |
| Mount Vernon Police Department | 14,062 | 81 | 283 |
| Ina Police Department | 1,648 | 0 | 2 |
ZIP codes in Jefferson County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62864 | 22,779 | $901 | $124,800 | $60,451 | 33.8% |
| 62898 | 1,968 | $910 | $158,800 | $74,297 | 13.5% |
| 62846 | 1,798 | $536 | $103,300 | $65,500 | 25.5% |
| 62814 | 1,668 | $1,031 | $121,300 | $59,462 | 20.7% |
| 62830 | 1,416 | $463 | $137,500 | $62,400 | 22.1% |
| 62810 | 1,188 | $597 | $117,700 | $57,969 | 28.3% |
| 62872 | 1,153 | — | $87,700 | $62,344 | 7.6% |
| 62816 | 1,133 | $887 | $86,600 | $53,036 | 15.2% |
| 62889 | 1,066 | — | $143,800 | $70,364 | 21.0% |
| 62893 | 926 | $918 | $123,100 | $59,063 | 16.7% |
| 62894 | 782 | $671 | $121,900 | $83,563 | 14.8% |
| 62883 | 693 | — | $164,400 | $104,808 | 2.1% |
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Questions about Jefferson County
What is the crime rate in Jefferson County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Jefferson County recorded 267 violent and 1,195 property crimes per 100,000 residents (96 violent and 430 property crimes in all).
Which place in Jefferson County has the highest rent?
Bonnie has the highest median gross rent, $1,018 (±$129) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Jefferson County has the lowest rent?
Dix has the lowest median gross rent, $418 (±$83) a month.
What is the median rent in Jefferson County, Illinois?
The median gross rent in Jefferson County is $885 (±$31) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson County, Illinois
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson County, Illinois
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Jefferson 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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