What are the schools like in Standard City, IL?

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

What is the median household income in Standard City?

The median household income in Standard City, IL is $60,833 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.6%.

What is the weather like in Standard City, IL?

Standard City has an average high temperature of 36.1°F in January and 86.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 16.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Standard City, IL affordable or expensive?

Standard City's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Standard City is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $76,500 and the median rent is $950 per month.

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

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

Is Standard City, IL a Good Place to Live?

Standard City is a small town of 194 in Illinois, with a median household income of $60,833 and a 5.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

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

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

All Standard City 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: 96.3

Standard City's overall cost of living index is 96.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Standard City costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Standard City, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$76,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$950	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	95.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$60,833	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Standard City 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 City, 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	2.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Standard City sees average highs of 36.1°F in January and 86.2°F in July, with 40.0 inches of annual precipitation and 16.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Standard City, IL
Average High — January	36.1°F
Average High — July	86.2°F
Annual Precipitation	40.0"
Annual Snowfall	16.5"

Demographics

Metric	Standard City, IL	National Avg
Population	194	—
Median Age	32.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	37.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	99.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	32.0%	22.2%
65 and over	19.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Standard City, IL affordable or expensive?

Standard City's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Standard City roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $76,500 and median rent is $950/month.

What is the crime rate in Standard City, IL?

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

What are the schools like in Standard City?

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

Is Standard City, IL a good place to live?

Standard City, IL has a population of 194, a median household income of $60,833, and an unemployment rate of 5.6%. 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 City?

Standard City averages 36.1°F in January and 86.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.0 inches with about 16.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Standard City?

The population of Standard City, Illinois is 194 with a median age of 32.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Standard City?

Key numbers for living in Standard City: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $76,500, median household income $60,833. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Standard City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.