Dieterich is a small town of 1,018 in Illinois, with a median household income of $74,375
and a 3.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Dieterich stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Dieterich is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Dieterich 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: 92.1
Dieterich's overall cost of living index is 92.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Dieterich costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Dieterich, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$170,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$626
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
78.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$74,375
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Dieterich's violent crime rate is 88.2 per 100,000 residents
— 77% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
88.2 /100k
Property Crime
785.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Dieterich is served primarily by Dieterich CUSD 30.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Dieterich, IL
National Avg
School District
Dieterich CUSD 30
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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
14.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
29.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Dieterich sees average highs of 37.3°F in January
and 86.4°F in July,
with 44.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 16.0 inches of snow per year.
Dieterich's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Dieterich roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $170,200 and median rent is $626/month.
Dieterich's violent crime rate is 88.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 785.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Dieterich are operated by Dieterich CUSD 30.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1. 29.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Dieterich, IL has a population of 1,018, a median household income of $74,375, and an unemployment rate of 3.8%.
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.
Dieterich averages 37.3°F in January and 86.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.9 inches
with about 16.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Dieterich, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62424.
The population of Dieterich, Illinois is 1,018 with a median age of 31.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Dieterich: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $170,200, median household income $74,375, crime index 29 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dieterich side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.