Below Average CostVery SafeProphetstown-Lyndon-Tampico CUSD3
Median Income
$65,250
household / year
Median Home Value
$109,400
owner-occupied
Median Rent
$689
gross / month
Cost of Living
91
national avg = 100
Is Prophetstown, IL a Good Place to Live?
Prophetstown is a small town of 1,696 in Illinois, with a median household income of $65,250
and a 8.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Prophetstown 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 Prophetstown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Prophetstown 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: 90.7
Prophetstown's overall cost of living index is 90.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Prophetstown costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Prophetstown, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$109,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$689
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
79.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$65,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Prophetstown's violent crime rate is 183.1 per 100,000 residents
— 52% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
183.1 /100k
Property Crime
882.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Prophetstown is served primarily by Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico CUSD3.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Prophetstown, IL
National Avg
School District
Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico CUSD3
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Prophetstown sees average highs of 28.9°F in January
and 83.1°F in July,
with 39.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 29.6 inches of snow per year.
Prophetstown's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Prophetstown roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $109,400 and median rent is $689/month.
Prophetstown's violent crime rate is 183.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 882.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Prophetstown are operated by Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico CUSD3.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1. 17.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Prophetstown, IL has a population of 1,696, a median household income of $65,250, 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.
Prophetstown averages 28.9°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.7 inches
with about 29.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Prophetstown, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61277.
The population of Prophetstown, Illinois is 1,696 with a median age of 47.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Prophetstown: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $109,400, median household income $65,250, crime index 46 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Prophetstown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.