What are the schools like in Keyesport, IL?

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

What is the median household income in Keyesport?

The median household income in Keyesport, IL is $39,620 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 20.5%.

What is the weather like in Keyesport, IL?

Keyesport has an average high temperature of 39.1°F in January and 88.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 11.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Keyesport, IL affordable or expensive?

Keyesport's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Keyesport is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $63,200 and the median rent is $573 per month.

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

Keyesport has a violent crime rate of 42.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 432.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Keyesport, IL a Good Place to Live?

Keyesport is a small town of 613 in Illinois, with a median household income of $39,620 and a 20.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

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

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

All Keyesport 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

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

Metric	Keyesport, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$63,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$573	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$39,620	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Keyesport's violent crime rate is 42.6 per 100,000 residents — 89% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

42.6 /100k

Property Crime

432.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Keyesport, 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	2.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	85.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Keyesport sees average highs of 39.1°F in January and 88.3°F in July, with 45.9 inches of annual precipitation and 11.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Keyesport, IL
Average High — January	39.1°F
Average High — July	88.3°F
Annual Precipitation	45.9"
Annual Snowfall	11.9"

Demographics

Metric	Keyesport, IL	National Avg
Population	613	—
Median Age	42.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	20.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	1.3%	6.3%
Under 18	24.0%	22.2%
65 and over	12.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Keyesport

Keyesport, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

62253

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keyesport, IL affordable or expensive?

Keyesport's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Keyesport roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $63,200 and median rent is $573/month.

What is the crime rate in Keyesport, IL?

Keyesport's violent crime rate is 42.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 432.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Keyesport?

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

Is Keyesport, IL a good place to live?

Keyesport, IL has a population of 613, a median household income of $39,620, and an unemployment rate of 20.5%. 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 Keyesport?

Keyesport averages 39.1°F in January and 88.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.9 inches with about 11.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Keyesport?

Keyesport, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62253.

What is the population of Keyesport?

The population of Keyesport, Illinois is 613 with a median age of 42.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Keyesport?

Key numbers for living in Keyesport: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $63,200, median household income $39,620, crime index 15 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Keyesport side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.