What are the schools like in Standard, IL?

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

What is the median household income in Standard?

The median household income in Standard, IL is $45,625 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.9%.

What is the weather like in Standard, IL?

Standard has an average high temperature of 30.0°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 28.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Standard, IL affordable or expensive?

Standard's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Standard is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $100,800 and the median rent is $720 per month.

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

Crime rate data for Standard is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Standard, IL a Good Place to Live?

Standard is a small town of 300 in Illinois, with a median household income of $45,625 and a 4.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

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

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Standard is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Standard 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: 90.6

Standard's overall cost of living index is 90.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Standard costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Standard, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$100,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$720	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$45,625	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Standard is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Standard, 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	16.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Standard sees average highs of 30.0°F in January and 84.0°F in July, with 40.4 inches of annual precipitation and 28.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Standard, IL
Average High — January	30.0°F
Average High — July	84.0°F
Annual Precipitation	40.4"
Annual Snowfall	28.5"

Demographics

Metric	Standard, IL	National Avg
Population	300	—
Median Age	44.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	23.0%	22.2%
65 and over	22.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Granville, IL 3 mi Cedar Point, IL 3 mi Mark, IL 4 mi Spring Valley, IL 5 mi McNabb, IL 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Standard

Standard, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

61363

Standard vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Standard, IL affordable or expensive?

Standard's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Standard roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $100,800 and median rent is $720/month.

What is the crime rate in Standard, IL?

Crime data for Standard is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Standard?

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

Is Standard, IL a good place to live?

Standard, IL has a population of 300, a median household income of $45,625, and an unemployment rate of 4.9%. 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 Standard?

Standard averages 30.0°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.4 inches with about 28.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Standard?

Standard, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61363.

What is the population of Standard?

The population of Standard, Illinois is 300 with a median age of 44.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Standard?

Key numbers for living in Standard: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $100,800, median household income $45,625. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Standard side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.