What are the schools like in Pesotum, IL?

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

What is the median household income in Pesotum?

The median household income in Pesotum, IL is $80,938 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.4%.

What is the weather like in Pesotum, IL?

Pesotum has an average high temperature of 34.0°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 16.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Pesotum, IL affordable or expensive?

Pesotum's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Pesotum is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $153,500 and the median rent is $850 per month.

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

Pesotum has a violent crime rate of 355.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1544.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Pesotum, IL a Good Place to Live?

Pesotum is a small town of 529 in Illinois, with a median household income of $80,938 and a 8.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

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

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

All Pesotum 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: 90.8

Pesotum's overall cost of living index is 90.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Pesotum costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Pesotum, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$153,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$850	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	89.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$80,938	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Pesotum's violent crime rate is 355.8 per 100,000 residents — 6% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

355.8 /100k

Property Crime

1544.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Pesotum, 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	24.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Pesotum sees average highs of 34.0°F in January and 84.9°F in July, with 39.8 inches of annual precipitation and 16.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Pesotum, IL
Average High — January	34.0°F
Average High — July	84.9°F
Annual Precipitation	39.8"
Annual Snowfall	16.9"

Demographics

Metric	Pesotum, IL	National Avg
Population	529	—
Median Age	43.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	25.1%	22.2%
65 and over	14.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Sadorus, IL 5 mi Tolono, IL 6 mi Villa Grove, IL 7 mi Tuscola, IL 8 mi Philo, IL 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Pesotum

Pesotum, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

61863

Pesotum vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pesotum, IL affordable or expensive?

Pesotum's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Pesotum roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $153,500 and median rent is $850/month.

What is the crime rate in Pesotum, IL?

Pesotum's violent crime rate is 355.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1544.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Pesotum?

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

Is Pesotum, IL a good place to live?

Pesotum, IL has a population of 529, a median household income of $80,938, and an unemployment rate of 8.4%. 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 Pesotum?

Pesotum averages 34.0°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.8 inches with about 16.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Pesotum?

Pesotum, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61863.

What is the population of Pesotum?

The population of Pesotum, Illinois is 529 with a median age of 43.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Pesotum?

Key numbers for living in Pesotum: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $153,500, median household income $80,938, crime index 86 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pesotum side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.