Hutsonville is a small town of 619 in Illinois, with a median household income of $54,688
and a 3.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Hutsonville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Hutsonville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Hutsonville 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: 88.2
Hutsonville's overall cost of living index is 88.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Hutsonville costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Hutsonville, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$65,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$700
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$54,688
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Hutsonville's violent crime rate is 112.5 per 100,000 residents
— 70% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
112.5 /100k
Property Crime
642.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Hutsonville is served primarily by Hutsonville CUSD 1.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Hutsonville, IL
National Avg
School District
Hutsonville CUSD 1
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
8.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Hutsonville sees average highs of 38.4°F in January
and 86.5°F in July,
with 46.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 9.8 inches of snow per year.
Hutsonville's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Hutsonville roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $65,000 and median rent is $700/month.
Hutsonville's violent crime rate is 112.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 642.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Hutsonville are operated by Hutsonville CUSD 1.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.1:1. 21.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Hutsonville, IL has a population of 619, a median household income of $54,688, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%.
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.
Hutsonville averages 38.4°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.1 inches
with about 9.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Hutsonville, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62433.
The population of Hutsonville, Illinois is 619 with a median age of 40.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hutsonville: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $65,000, median household income $54,688, crime index 30 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hutsonville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
