What are the schools like in Percy, IL?

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

What is the median household income in Percy?

The median household income in Percy, IL is $40,556 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.7%.

What is the weather like in Percy, IL?

Percy has an average high temperature of 40.1°F in January and 87.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 7.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Percy, IL affordable or expensive?

Percy's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Percy is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $110,100 and the median rent is $652 per month.

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

Percy has a violent crime rate of 34.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 308.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Percy, IL a Good Place to Live?

Percy is a small town of 1,076 in Illinois, with a median household income of $40,556 and a 1.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Percy 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 Percy is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Percy 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: 90.3

Percy's overall cost of living index is 90.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Percy costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Percy, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$110,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$652	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	62.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$40,556	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Percy's violent crime rate is 34.6 per 100,000 residents — 91% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

34.6 /100k

Property Crime

308.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Percy, 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	4.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	77.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Percy sees average highs of 40.1°F in January and 87.7°F in July, with 43.4 inches of annual precipitation and 7.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Percy, IL
Average High — January	40.1°F
Average High — July	87.7°F
Annual Precipitation	43.4"
Annual Snowfall	7.3"

Demographics

Metric	Percy, IL	National Avg
Population	1,076	—
Median Age	28.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	79.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	17.7%	18.9%
Asian	1.2%	6.3%
Under 18	37.9%	22.2%
65 and over	11.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Steeleville, IL 2 mi Willisville, IL 3 mi Cutler, IL 3 mi Campbell Hill, IL 7 mi Sparta, IL 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Percy

Percy, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

62272

Percy vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Percy, IL affordable or expensive?

Percy's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Percy roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $110,100 and median rent is $652/month.

What is the crime rate in Percy, IL?

Percy's violent crime rate is 34.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 308.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Percy?

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

Is Percy, IL a good place to live?

Percy, IL has a population of 1,076, a median household income of $40,556, and an unemployment rate of 1.7%. 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 Percy?

Percy averages 40.1°F in January and 87.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.4 inches with about 7.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Percy?

Percy, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62272.

What is the population of Percy?

The population of Percy, Illinois is 1,076 with a median age of 28.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Percy?

Key numbers for living in Percy: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $110,100, median household income $40,556, crime index 11 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Percy side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.