What are the schools like in Heyworth, IL?

Heyworth is served primarily by Heyworth CUSD 4. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.5:1.

What is the median household income in Heyworth?

The median household income in Heyworth, IL is $83,462 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

What is the weather like in Heyworth, IL?

Heyworth has an average high temperature of 30.9°F in January and 84.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 6.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Heyworth, IL affordable or expensive?

Heyworth's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Heyworth is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $198,300 and the median rent is $765 per month.

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

Heyworth has a violent crime rate of 69.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 865.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Heyworth, IL a Good Place to Live?

Heyworth is a small town of 2,725 in Illinois, with a median household income of $83,462 and a 2.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

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

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Heyworth is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Heyworth 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: 92.0

Heyworth's overall cost of living index is 92.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Heyworth costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Heyworth, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$198,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$765	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$83,462	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Heyworth's violent crime rate is 69.3 per 100,000 residents — 82% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

69.3 /100k

Property Crime

865.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Heyworth is served primarily by Heyworth CUSD 4. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Heyworth, IL	National Avg
School District	Heyworth CUSD 4	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	34.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Heyworth sees average highs of 30.9°F in January and 84.2°F in July, with 39.9 inches of annual precipitation and 6.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Heyworth, IL
Average High — January	30.9°F
Average High — July	84.2°F
Annual Precipitation	39.9"
Annual Snowfall	6.5"

Demographics

Metric	Heyworth, IL	National Avg
Population	2,725	—
Median Age	40.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.8%	6.3%
Under 18	29.7%	22.2%
65 and over	16.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Heyworth

Heyworth, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

61745

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Heyworth, IL affordable or expensive?

Heyworth's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Heyworth roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $198,300 and median rent is $765/month.

What is the crime rate in Heyworth, IL?

Heyworth's violent crime rate is 69.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 865.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Heyworth?

Public schools in Heyworth are operated by Heyworth CUSD 4. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1. 34.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Heyworth, IL a good place to live?

Heyworth, IL has a population of 2,725, a median household income of $83,462, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%. 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.

What is the weather like in Heyworth?

Heyworth averages 30.9°F in January and 84.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.9 inches with about 6.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Heyworth?

Heyworth, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61745.

What is the population of Heyworth?

The population of Heyworth, Illinois is 2,725 with a median age of 40.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Heyworth?

Key numbers for living in Heyworth: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $198,300, median household income $83,462, crime index 27 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Heyworth side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.