What are the schools like in Strawn, IL?

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

What is the median household income in Strawn?

The median household income in Strawn, IL is $66,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Strawn, IL?

Strawn has an average high temperature of 32.0°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 14.0 inches.

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

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

Strawn has a violent crime rate of 87.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 507.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Strawn, IL a Good Place to Live?

Strawn is a small town of 77 in Illinois, with a median household income of $66,250 .

Strengths: Strawn stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Strawn is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Strawn city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Strawn metro area.

Metric	Strawn, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$65,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$66,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Strawn's violent crime rate is 87.0 per 100,000 residents — 77% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

87.0 /100k

Property Crime

507.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Strawn, 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	7.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Strawn sees average highs of 32.0°F in January and 84.0°F in July, with 35.5 inches of annual precipitation and 14.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Strawn, IL
Average High — January	32.0°F
Average High — July	84.0°F
Annual Precipitation	35.5"
Annual Snowfall	14.0"

Demographics

Metric	Strawn, IL	National Avg
Population	77	—
Median Age	31.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	31.2%	22.2%
65 and over	3.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Sibley, IL 5 mi Forrest, IL 7 mi Chatsworth, IL 7 mi Fairbury, IL 9 mi Anchor, IL 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Strawn

Strawn, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

61775

Strawn vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Strawn, IL affordable or expensive?

Strawn has a median home value of $65,000 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $66,250.

What is the crime rate in Strawn, IL?

Strawn's violent crime rate is 87.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 507.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Strawn?

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

Is Strawn, IL a good place to live?

Strawn, IL has a population of 77, a median household income of $66,250, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Strawn?

Strawn averages 32.0°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.5 inches with about 14.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Strawn?

Strawn, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61775.

What is the population of Strawn?

The population of Strawn, Illinois is 77 with a median age of 31.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Strawn?

Key numbers for living in Strawn: median home $65,000, median household income $66,250, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Strawn side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.