What are the schools like in Chemung, IL?

School district data for Chemung is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Chemung?

The median household income in Chemung, IL is $63,069 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.0%.

What is the weather like in Chemung, IL?

Chemung has an average high temperature of 29.2°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 31.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Chemung, IL affordable or expensive?

Chemung's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Chemung is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $161,300 and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Chemung has a violent crime rate of 61.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 580.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Chemung, IL a Good Place to Live?

Chemung is a small town of 386 in Illinois, with a median household income of $63,069 and a 7.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Chemung stands out for below-average home prices.

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

All Chemung 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: 102.6

Chemung's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Chemung costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Chemung, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$161,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$63,069	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Chemung's violent crime rate is 61.7 per 100,000 residents — 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

61.7 /100k

Property Crime

580.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Chemung, IL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	1.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	77.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Chemung sees average highs of 29.2°F in January and 83.5°F in July, with 37.5 inches of annual precipitation and 31.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Chemung, IL
Average High — January	29.2°F
Average High — July	83.5°F
Annual Precipitation	37.5"
Annual Snowfall	31.9"

Demographics

Metric	Chemung, IL	National Avg
Population	386	—
Median Age	69.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.7%	22.2%
65 and over	56.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lawrence, IL 2 mi Harvard, IL 2 mi Capron, IL 4 mi Big Foot Prairie, IL 6 mi Big Foot Prairie, WI 6 mi

Chemung vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chemung, IL affordable or expensive?

Chemung's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Chemung roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $161,300 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Chemung, IL?

Chemung's violent crime rate is 61.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 580.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Chemung?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Chemung, IL a good place to live?

Chemung, IL has a population of 386, a median household income of $63,069, and an unemployment rate of 7.0%. 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 Chemung?

Chemung averages 29.2°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.5 inches with about 31.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Chemung?

The population of Chemung, Illinois is 386 with a median age of 69.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Chemung?

Key numbers for living in Chemung: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $161,300, median household income $63,069, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Chemung side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.