What are the schools like in Jewett, IL?

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

What is the median household income in Jewett?

The median household income in Jewett, IL is $57,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.3%.

What is the weather like in Jewett, IL?

Jewett has an average high temperature of 37.3°F in January and 86.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 16.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Jewett, IL affordable or expensive?

Jewett's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Jewett is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $61,700 and the median rent is $788 per month.

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

Crime rate data for Jewett is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Jewett, IL a Good Place to Live?

Jewett is a small town of 261 in Illinois, with a median household income of $57,500 and a 6.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Jewett stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

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

All Jewett 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: 88.9

Jewett's overall cost of living index is 88.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Jewett costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Jewett, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$61,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$788	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	85.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$57,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Jewett is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Jewett, 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	5.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Jewett sees average highs of 37.3°F in January and 86.4°F in July, with 42.9 inches of annual precipitation and 16.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Jewett, IL
Average High — January	37.3°F
Average High — July	86.4°F
Annual Precipitation	42.9"
Annual Snowfall	16.0"

Demographics

Metric	Jewett, IL	National Avg
Population	261	—
Median Age	48.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	28.4%	22.2%
65 and over	19.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Jewett

Jewett, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

62436

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jewett, IL affordable or expensive?

Jewett's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Jewett roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $61,700 and median rent is $788/month.

What is the crime rate in Jewett, IL?

Crime data for Jewett is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Jewett?

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

Is Jewett, IL a good place to live?

Jewett, IL has a population of 261, a median household income of $57,500, and an unemployment rate of 6.3%. 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 Jewett?

Jewett averages 37.3°F in January and 86.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.9 inches with about 16.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Jewett?

Jewett, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62436.

What is the population of Jewett?

The population of Jewett, Illinois is 261 with a median age of 48.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Jewett?

Key numbers for living in Jewett: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $61,700, median household income $57,500. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Jewett side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.