Du Quoin is a small town of 5,822 in Illinois, with a median household income of $48,770
and a 11.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Du Quoin 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 Du Quoin is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Du Quoin 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: 89.0
Du Quoin's overall cost of living index is 89.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Du Quoin costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Du Quoin, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$82,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$669
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
63.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$48,770
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Du Quoin's violent crime rate is 123.8 per 100,000 residents
— 67% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
123.8 /100k
Property Crime
389.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Du Quoin is served primarily by Du Quoin CUSD 300.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Du Quoin, IL
National Avg
School District
Du Quoin CUSD 300
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Du Quoin sees average highs of 40.4°F in January
and 87.2°F in July,
with 47.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 11.9 inches of snow per year.
Du Quoin's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Du Quoin roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $82,100 and median rent is $669/month.
Du Quoin's violent crime rate is 123.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 389.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Du Quoin are operated by Du Quoin CUSD 300.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1. 9.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Du Quoin, IL has a population of 5,822, a median household income of $48,770, and an unemployment rate of 11.6%.
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.
Du Quoin averages 40.4°F in January and 87.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.7 inches
with about 11.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Du Quoin, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62832.
The population of Du Quoin, Illinois is 5,822 with a median age of 43.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Du Quoin: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $82,100, median household income $48,770, crime index 27 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Du Quoin side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
