What are the schools like in Casey, IL?

Casey is served primarily by Casey-Westfield CUSD 4C. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.6:1.

What is the median household income in Casey?

The median household income in Casey, IL is $46,296 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.2%.

What is the weather like in Casey, IL?

Casey has an average high temperature of 37.5°F in January and 87.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 11.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Casey, IL affordable or expensive?

Casey's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Casey is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $84,800 and the median rent is $763 per month.

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

Casey has a violent crime rate of 214.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1286.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Casey, IL a Good Place to Live?

Casey is a small town of 2,294 in Illinois, with a median household income of $46,296 and a 6.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Casey stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Casey is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Casey 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: 90.2

Casey's overall cost of living index is 90.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Casey costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Casey, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$84,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$763	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$46,296	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Casey's violent crime rate is 214.4 per 100,000 residents — 44% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

214.4 /100k

Property Crime

1286.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Casey is served primarily by Casey-Westfield CUSD 4C. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Casey, IL	National Avg
School District	Casey-Westfield CUSD 4C	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Casey sees average highs of 37.5°F in January and 87.7°F in July, with 45.5 inches of annual precipitation and 11.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Casey, IL
Average High — January	37.5°F
Average High — July	87.7°F
Annual Precipitation	45.5"
Annual Snowfall	11.9"

Demographics

Metric	Casey, IL	National Avg
Population	2,294	—
Median Age	49.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.0%	22.2%
65 and over	25.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Martinsville, IL 6 mi Greenup, IL 10 mi Westfield, IL 10 mi Yale, IL 13 mi Hidalgo, IL 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Casey

Casey, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

62420

Casey vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Casey, IL affordable or expensive?

Casey's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Casey roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $84,800 and median rent is $763/month.

What is the crime rate in Casey, IL?

Casey's violent crime rate is 214.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1286.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Casey?

Public schools in Casey are operated by Casey-Westfield CUSD 4C. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1. 14.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Casey, IL a good place to live?

Casey, IL has a population of 2,294, a median household income of $46,296, and an unemployment rate of 6.2%. 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 Casey?

Casey averages 37.5°F in January and 87.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.5 inches with about 11.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Casey?

Casey, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62420.

What is the population of Casey?

The population of Casey, Illinois is 2,294 with a median age of 49.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Casey?

Key numbers for living in Casey: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $84,800, median household income $46,296, crime index 58 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Casey side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.