What are the schools like in Harmon, IL?

School district data for Harmon is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Harmon?

The median household income in Harmon, IL is $54,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 12.1%.

What is the weather like in Harmon, IL?

Harmon has an average high temperature of 29.0°F in January and 82.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 28.8 inches.

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

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

Harmon has a violent crime rate of 90.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 208.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Harmon, IL a Good Place to Live?

Harmon is a small town of 78 in Illinois, with a median household income of $54,500 and a 12.1% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Harmon stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

All Harmon city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Harmon metro area.

Metric	Harmon, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$103,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	93.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$54,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Harmon's violent crime rate is 90.9 per 100,000 residents — 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

90.9 /100k

Property Crime

208.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Harmon, IL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	5.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Harmon sees average highs of 29.0°F in January and 82.7°F in July, with 39.3 inches of annual precipitation and 28.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Harmon, IL
Average High — January	29.0°F
Average High — July	82.7°F
Annual Precipitation	39.3"
Annual Snowfall	28.8"

Demographics

Metric	Harmon, IL	National Avg
Population	78	—
Median Age	53.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	12.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	17.9%	22.2%
65 and over	32.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Nelson, IL 6 mi Rock Falls, IL 8 mi Sterling, IL 9 mi Dixon, IL 9 mi Deer Grove, IL 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Harmon

Harmon, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

61042

Harmon vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harmon, IL affordable or expensive?

Harmon has a median home value of $103,100 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $54,500.

What is the crime rate in Harmon, IL?

Harmon's violent crime rate is 90.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 208.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Harmon?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Harmon, IL a good place to live?

Harmon, IL has a population of 78, a median household income of $54,500, and an unemployment rate of 12.1%. 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 Harmon?

Harmon averages 29.0°F in January and 82.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.3 inches with about 28.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Harmon?

Harmon, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61042.

What is the population of Harmon?

The population of Harmon, Illinois is 78 with a median age of 53.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Harmon?

Key numbers for living in Harmon: median home $103,100, median household income $54,500, crime index 18 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Harmon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.