What are the schools like in Biggsville, IL?

Biggsville is served primarily by West Central CUSD 235. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.5:1.

What is the median household income in Biggsville?

The median household income in Biggsville, IL is $83,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.2%.

What is the weather like in Biggsville, IL?

Biggsville has an average high temperature of 32.2°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 16.9 inches.

Biggsville, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Biggsville, IL affordable or expensive?

Biggsville's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Biggsville is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $78,600 and the median rent is $950 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Biggsville, IL?

Crime rate data for Biggsville is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Biggsville, IL a Good Place to Live?

Biggsville is a small town of 311 in Illinois, with a median household income of $83,750 and a 3.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Biggsville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Biggsville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Biggsville city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 91.6

Biggsville's overall cost of living index is 91.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Biggsville costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Biggsville, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$78,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$950	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	92.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$83,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Biggsville is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Biggsville is served primarily by West Central CUSD 235. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Biggsville, IL	National Avg
School District	West Central CUSD 235	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	22.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Biggsville sees average highs of 32.2°F in January and 85.5°F in July, with 37.2 inches of annual precipitation and 16.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Biggsville, IL
Average High — January	32.2°F
Average High — July	85.5°F
Annual Precipitation	37.2"
Annual Snowfall	16.9"

Demographics

Metric	Biggsville, IL	National Avg
Population	311	—
Median Age	45.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	16.7%	22.2%
65 and over	25.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Gladstone, IL 5 mi Media, IL 6 mi Kirkwood, IL 6 mi Oquawka, IL 7 mi Stronghurst, IL 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Biggsville

Biggsville, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

61418

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Biggsville, IL affordable or expensive?

Biggsville's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Biggsville roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $78,600 and median rent is $950/month.

What is the crime rate in Biggsville, IL?

Crime data for Biggsville is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Biggsville?

Public schools in Biggsville are operated by West Central CUSD 235. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1. 22.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Biggsville, IL a good place to live?

Biggsville, IL has a population of 311, a median household income of $83,750, and an unemployment rate of 3.2%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Biggsville?

Biggsville averages 32.2°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.2 inches with about 16.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Biggsville?

Biggsville, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61418.

What is the population of Biggsville?

The population of Biggsville, Illinois is 311 with a median age of 45.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Biggsville?

Key numbers for living in Biggsville: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $78,600, median household income $83,750, schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Biggsville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.