Pinckneyville is a small town of 5,104 in Illinois, with a median household income of $36,893
and a 1.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Pinckneyville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Pinckneyville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Pinckneyville 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: 87.1
Pinckneyville's overall cost of living index is 87.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Pinckneyville costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Pinckneyville, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$108,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$443
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$36,893
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Pinckneyville's violent crime rate is 80.4 per 100,000 residents
— 79% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
80.4 /100k
Property Crime
301.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Pinckneyville is served primarily by Pinckneyville SD 50.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Pinckneyville, IL
National Avg
School District
Pinckneyville SD 50
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
14.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
70.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Pinckneyville sees average highs of 40.4°F in January
and 87.2°F in July,
with 46.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 8.6 inches of snow per year.
Pinckneyville's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Pinckneyville roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $108,500 and median rent is $443/month.
Pinckneyville's violent crime rate is 80.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 301.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Pinckneyville are operated by Pinckneyville SD 50.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1. 10.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Pinckneyville, IL has a population of 5,104, a median household income of $36,893, and an unemployment rate of 1.8%.
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.
Pinckneyville averages 40.4°F in January and 87.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.6 inches
with about 8.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Pinckneyville, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62274.
The population of Pinckneyville, Illinois is 5,104 with a median age of 39.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Pinckneyville: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $108,500, median household income $36,893, 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 Pinckneyville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
