What are the schools like in Latham, IL?

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

What is the median household income in Latham?

The median household income in Latham, IL is $61,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.7%.

What is the weather like in Latham, IL?

Latham has an average high temperature of 34.0°F in January and 84.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 18.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Latham, IL affordable or expensive?

Latham's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Latham is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $81,800 and the median rent is $566 per month.

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

Latham has a violent crime rate of 76.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 468.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Latham, IL a Good Place to Live?

Latham is a small town of 450 in Illinois, with a median household income of $61,250 and a 4.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

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

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

All Latham 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: 87.7

Latham's overall cost of living index is 87.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Latham costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Latham, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$81,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$566	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	59.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$61,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Latham's violent crime rate is 76.9 per 100,000 residents — 80% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

76.9 /100k

Property Crime

468.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Latham, 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	19.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Latham sees average highs of 34.0°F in January and 84.7°F in July, with 38.7 inches of annual precipitation and 18.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Latham, IL
Average High — January	34.0°F
Average High — July	84.7°F
Annual Precipitation	38.7"
Annual Snowfall	18.7"

Demographics

Metric	Latham, IL	National Avg
Population	450	—
Median Age	34.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	80.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.9%	6.3%
Under 18	15.8%	22.2%
65 and over	14.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Warrensburg, IL 6 mi Chestnut, IL 6 mi Mount Pulaski, IL 7 mi Niantic, IL 8 mi Illiopolis, IL 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Latham

Latham, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

62543

Latham vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Latham, IL affordable or expensive?

Latham's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Latham roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $81,800 and median rent is $566/month.

What is the crime rate in Latham, IL?

Latham's violent crime rate is 76.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 468.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Latham?

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

Is Latham, IL a good place to live?

Latham, IL has a population of 450, a median household income of $61,250, and an unemployment rate of 4.7%. 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 Latham?

Latham averages 34.0°F in January and 84.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.7 inches with about 18.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Latham?

Latham, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62543.

What is the population of Latham?

The population of Latham, Illinois is 450 with a median age of 34.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Latham?

Key numbers for living in Latham: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $81,800, median household income $61,250, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Latham side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.