Chrisman is a small town of 1,457 in Illinois, with a median household income of $59,271
and a 14.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Chrisman stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Chrisman is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Chrisman 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: 89.8
Chrisman's overall cost of living index is 89.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Chrisman costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Chrisman, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$86,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$715
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
58.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$59,271
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Chrisman's violent crime rate is 285.5 per 100,000 residents
— 25% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
285.5 /100k
Property Crime
687.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Chrisman is served primarily by Edgar County CUD 6.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Chrisman, IL
National Avg
School District
Edgar County CUD 6
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Chrisman sees average highs of 34.0°F in January
and 84.4°F in July,
with 42.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 19.1 inches of snow per year.
Chrisman's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Chrisman roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $86,100 and median rent is $715/month.
Chrisman's violent crime rate is 285.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 687.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Chrisman are operated by Edgar County CUD 6.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.2:1. 21.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Chrisman, IL has a population of 1,457, a median household income of $59,271, and an unemployment rate of 14.3%.
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.
Chrisman averages 34.0°F in January and 84.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.7 inches
with about 19.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Chrisman, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61924.
The population of Chrisman, Illinois is 1,457 with a median age of 37.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Chrisman: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $86,100, median household income $59,271, crime index 58 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Chrisman side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
