De Pue is a small town of 1,640 in Illinois, with a median household income of $66,042
and a 4.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
De Pue stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether De Pue is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All De Pue 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: 89.4
De Pue's overall cost of living index is 89.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in De Pue costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
De Pue, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$60,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$845
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
78.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$66,042
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
De Pue's violent crime rate is 3.1 per 100,000 residents
— 99% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
3.1 /100k
Property Crime
502.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
De Pue is served primarily by DePue USD 103.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
De Pue, IL
National Avg
School District
DePue USD 103
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
77.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
De Pue sees average highs of 32.8°F in January
and 86.2°F in July,
with 38.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 28.5 inches of snow per year.
De Pue's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes De Pue roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $60,300 and median rent is $845/month.
De Pue's violent crime rate is 3.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 502.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in De Pue are operated by DePue USD 103.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1. 13.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
De Pue, IL has a population of 1,640, a median household income of $66,042, and an unemployment rate of 4.3%.
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.
De Pue averages 32.8°F in January and 86.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.6 inches
with about 28.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
De Pue, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61322.
The population of De Pue, Illinois is 1,640 with a median age of 42.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in De Pue: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $60,300, median household income $66,042, crime index 10 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare De Pue side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.