What are the schools like in Jerseyville, IL?

Jerseyville is served primarily by Jersey CUSD 100. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.0:1.

What is the median household income in Jerseyville?

The median household income in Jerseyville, IL is $65,736 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 Jerseyville, IL?

Jerseyville has an average high temperature of 36.3°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 12.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Jerseyville, IL affordable or expensive?

Jerseyville's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Jerseyville is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $117,400 and the median rent is $823 per month.

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

Jerseyville has a violent crime rate of 84.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1625.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Jerseyville, IL a Good Place to Live?

Jerseyville is a small town of 7,623 in Illinois, with a median household income of $65,736 and a 2.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Jerseyville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

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

All Jerseyville 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

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

Metric	Jerseyville, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$117,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$823	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$65,736	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Jerseyville's violent crime rate is 84.9 per 100,000 residents — 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

84.9 /100k

Property Crime

1625.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Jerseyville is served primarily by Jersey CUSD 100. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Jerseyville, IL	National Avg
School District	Jersey CUSD 100	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Jerseyville sees average highs of 36.3°F in January and 86.5°F in July, with 42.2 inches of annual precipitation and 12.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Jerseyville, IL
Average High — January	36.3°F
Average High — July	86.5°F
Annual Precipitation	42.2"
Annual Snowfall	12.5"

Demographics

Metric	Jerseyville, IL	National Avg
Population	7,623	—
Median Age	42.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.8%	6.3%
Under 18	22.3%	22.2%
65 and over	20.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Jerseyville

Jerseyville, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

62052

Jerseyville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jerseyville, IL affordable or expensive?

Jerseyville's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Jerseyville roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $117,400 and median rent is $823/month.

What is the crime rate in Jerseyville, IL?

Jerseyville's violent crime rate is 84.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1625.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Jerseyville?

Public schools in Jerseyville are operated by Jersey CUSD 100. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1. 20.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Jerseyville, IL a good place to live?

Jerseyville, IL has a population of 7,623, a median household income of $65,736, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%. 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 Jerseyville?

Jerseyville averages 36.3°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.2 inches with about 12.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Jerseyville?

Jerseyville, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62052.

What is the population of Jerseyville?

The population of Jerseyville, Illinois is 7,623 with a median age of 42.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Jerseyville?

Key numbers for living in Jerseyville: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $117,400, median household income $65,736, crime index 44 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Jerseyville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.