Capron is a small town of 1,363 in Illinois, with a median household income of $86,458
and a 8.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Capron stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Capron is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Capron 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: 90.1
Capron's overall cost of living index is 90.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Capron costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Capron, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$150,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$733
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
80.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$86,458
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Capron's violent crime rate is 71.0 per 100,000 residents
— 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
71.0 /100k
Property Crime
207.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Capron is served primarily by North Boone CUSD 200.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Capron, IL
National Avg
School District
North Boone CUSD 200
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
79.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Capron sees average highs of 29.2°F in January
and 83.5°F in July,
with 38.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 31.9 inches of snow per year.
Capron's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Capron roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $150,000 and median rent is $733/month.
Capron's violent crime rate is 71.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 207.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Capron are operated by North Boone CUSD 200.
The district has 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1. 12.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Capron, IL has a population of 1,363, a median household income of $86,458, and an unemployment rate of 8.2%.
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.
Capron averages 29.2°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.4 inches
with about 31.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Capron, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61012.
The population of Capron, Illinois is 1,363 with a median age of 29.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Capron: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $150,000, median household income $86,458, crime index 15 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Capron side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.