What are the schools like in Dupo, IL?

Dupo is served primarily by Comm Unit School District No 196. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.7:1.

What is the median household income in Dupo?

The median household income in Dupo, IL is $61,736 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.8%.

What is the weather like in Dupo, IL?

Dupo has an average high temperature of 40.7°F in January and 88.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 13.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Dupo, IL affordable or expensive?

Dupo's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Dupo is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $89,900 and the median rent is $921 per month.

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

Dupo has a violent crime rate of 159.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1325.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Dupo, IL a Good Place to Live?

Dupo is a small town of 3,960 in Illinois, with a median household income of $61,736 and a 5.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Dupo stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).

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

All Dupo 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: 96.3

Dupo's overall cost of living index is 96.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Dupo costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Dupo, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$89,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$921	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	64.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$61,736	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Dupo's violent crime rate is 159.1 per 100,000 residents — 58% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

159.1 /100k

Property Crime

1325.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Dupo is served primarily by Comm Unit School District No 196. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Dupo, IL	National Avg
School District	Comm Unit School District No 196	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Dupo sees average highs of 40.7°F in January and 88.5°F in July, with 42.8 inches of annual precipitation and 13.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Dupo, IL
Average High — January	40.7°F
Average High — July	88.5°F
Annual Precipitation	42.8"
Annual Snowfall	13.8"

Demographics

Metric	Dupo, IL	National Avg
Population	3,960	—
Median Age	40.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	19.3%	22.2%
65 and over	12.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

East Carondelet, IL 2 mi Lemay, MO 4 mi Columbia, IL 4 mi Bella Villa, MO 4 mi Cahokia Heights, IL 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Dupo

Dupo, IL is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

62239 62240

Dupo vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dupo, IL affordable or expensive?

Dupo's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Dupo roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $89,900 and median rent is $921/month.

What is the crime rate in Dupo, IL?

Dupo's violent crime rate is 159.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1325.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Dupo?

Public schools in Dupo are operated by Comm Unit School District No 196. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1. 17.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Dupo, IL a good place to live?

Dupo, IL has a population of 3,960, a median household income of $61,736, and an unemployment rate of 5.8%. 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 Dupo?

Dupo averages 40.7°F in January and 88.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.8 inches with about 13.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Dupo?

Dupo, IL is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 62239, 62240.

What is the population of Dupo?

The population of Dupo, Illinois is 3,960 with a median age of 40.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Dupo?

Key numbers for living in Dupo: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $89,900, median household income $61,736, crime index 50 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dupo side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.