Redmon is a small town of 150 in Illinois, with a median household income of $56,786
and a 3.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Redmon 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 Redmon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Redmon 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: 88.6
Redmon's overall cost of living index is 88.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Redmon costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Redmon, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$74,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$675
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
87.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$56,786
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Redmon's violent crime rate is 285.5 per 100,000 residents
— 25% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
285.5 /100k
Property Crime
687.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Redmon, IL
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Redmon sees average highs of 34.0°F in January
and 84.4°F in July,
with 42.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 19.1 inches of snow per year.
Redmon's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Redmon roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $74,400 and median rent is $675/month.
Redmon's violent crime rate is 285.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 687.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Redmon, IL has a population of 150, a median household income of $56,786, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%.
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.
Redmon averages 34.0°F in January and 84.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.7 inches
with about 19.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Redmon, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61949.
The population of Redmon, Illinois is 150 with a median age of 55.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Redmon: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $74,400, median household income $56,786, crime index 58 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Redmon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.