What are the schools like in Tilton, IL?

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

What is the median household income in Tilton?

The median household income in Tilton, IL is $51,364 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.7%.

What is the weather like in Tilton, IL?

Tilton has an average high temperature of 35.3°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 14.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Tilton, IL affordable or expensive?

Tilton's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Tilton is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $58,200 and the median rent is $796 per month.

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

Tilton has a violent crime rate of 275.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3309.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Tilton, IL a Good Place to Live?

Tilton is a small town of 2,694 in Illinois, with a median household income of $51,364 and a 5.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: Tilton 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 Tilton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Tilton 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: 86.8

Tilton's overall cost of living index is 86.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Tilton costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Tilton, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$58,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$796	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$51,364	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Tilton's violent crime rate is 275.8 per 100,000 residents — 27% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

275.8 /100k

Property Crime

3309.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Tilton, 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	7.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Tilton sees average highs of 35.3°F in January and 85.4°F in July, with 41.9 inches of annual precipitation and 14.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Tilton, IL
Average High — January	35.3°F
Average High — July	85.4°F
Annual Precipitation	41.9"
Annual Snowfall	14.8"

Demographics

Metric	Tilton, IL	National Avg
Population	2,694	—
Median Age	52.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	11.2%	22.2%
65 and over	28.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Belgium, IL 2 mi Westville, IL 4 mi Danville, IL 4 mi Catlin, IL 4 mi Oakwood, IL 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Tilton

Tilton, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

61833

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tilton, IL affordable or expensive?

Tilton's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Tilton roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $58,200 and median rent is $796/month.

What is the crime rate in Tilton, IL?

Tilton's violent crime rate is 275.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3309.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Tilton?

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

Is Tilton, IL a good place to live?

Tilton, IL has a population of 2,694, a median household income of $51,364, and an unemployment rate of 5.7%. 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 Tilton?

Tilton averages 35.3°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.9 inches with about 14.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Tilton?

Tilton, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61833.

What is the population of Tilton?

The population of Tilton, Illinois is 2,694 with a median age of 52.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Tilton?

Key numbers for living in Tilton: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $58,200, median household income $51,364, crime index 107 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tilton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.