Median Income
$88,750
household / year
Median Home Value
$98,700
owner-occupied
Median Rent
N/A
gross / month
Cost of Living
N/A
national avg = 100

Is Nachusa, IL a Good Place to Live?

Nachusa is a small town of 138 in Illinois, with a median household income of $88,750 .

Strengths: Nachusa stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

All Nachusa city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Nachusa metro area.

Metric Nachusa, IL National Avg
Median Home Value $98,700 $244,900
Median Monthly Rent N/A $1,163
Homeownership Rate 100.0% 65.9%
Median Household Income $88,750 $74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Nachusa's violent crime rate is 90.9 per 100,000 residents — 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime
90.9 /100k
Property Crime
208.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Nachusa is served primarily by Dixon USD 170. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric Nachusa, IL National Avg
School District Dixon USD 170 —
Elementary Schools 3 —
Middle Schools 1 —
High Schools 1 —
Student/Teacher Ratio 15.4:1 16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 1.1% 35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher 100.0% 91.1%

Weather & Climate

Nachusa sees average highs of 29.0°F in January and 82.7°F in July, with 40.5 inches of annual precipitation and 31.2 inches of snow per year.

MetricNachusa, IL
Average High — January29.0°F
Average High — July82.7°F
Annual Precipitation40.5"
Annual Snowfall31.2"

Demographics

MetricNachusa, ILNational Avg
Population138—
Median Age47.638.9
Unemployment Rate0.0%3.7%
Avg Commute Time13.0 min26 min
White (non-Hispanic)87.0%59.3%
Black or African American0.7%13.6%
Hispanic or Latino0.0%18.9%
Asian0.0%6.3%
Under 1832.6%22.2%
65 and over29.7%16.8%

Nearby Cities

Franklin Grove, IL 4 mi Dixon, IL 5 mi Grand Detour, IL 5 mi Lost Nation, IL 5 mi Lee Center, IL 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Nachusa

Nachusa, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

61057

Nachusa vs Other Cities

Nachusa, IL vs Franklin Grove, IL Nachusa, IL vs Dixon, IL Nachusa, IL vs Grand Detour, IL Nachusa, IL vs Lost Nation, IL Nachusa, IL vs Lee Center, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

Nachusa has a median home value of $98,700 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $88,750.
Nachusa's violent crime rate is 90.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 208.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Nachusa are operated by Dixon USD 170. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1. 1.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Nachusa, IL has a population of 138, a median household income of $88,750, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Nachusa averages 29.0°F in January and 82.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.5 inches with about 31.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Nachusa, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61057.
The population of Nachusa, Illinois is 138 with a median age of 47.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Nachusa: median home $98,700, median household income $88,750, crime index 18 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Nachusa side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.