Tiskilwa is a small town of 746 in Illinois, with a median household income of $55,536
and a 3.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Tiskilwa 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 Tiskilwa is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Tiskilwa 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: 90.3
Tiskilwa's overall cost of living index is 90.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Tiskilwa costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Tiskilwa, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$86,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$760
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
74.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$55,536
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Tiskilwa's violent crime rate is 3.1 per 100,000 residents
— 99% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
3.1 /100k
Property Crime
502.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Tiskilwa is served primarily by BMP Tri County Special Ed Coop.
Metric
Tiskilwa, IL
National Avg
School District
BMP Tri County Special Ed Coop
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Tiskilwa sees average highs of 30.3°F in January
and 84.5°F in July,
with 39.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 28.5 inches of snow per year.
Tiskilwa's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Tiskilwa roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $86,800 and median rent is $760/month.
Tiskilwa's violent crime rate is 3.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 502.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Tiskilwa are operated by BMP Tri County Special Ed Coop.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
16.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Tiskilwa, IL has a population of 746, a median household income of $55,536, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%.
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.
Tiskilwa averages 30.3°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.6 inches
with about 28.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Tiskilwa, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61368.
The population of Tiskilwa, Illinois is 746 with a median age of 41.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Tiskilwa: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $86,800, median household income $55,536, crime index 10 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tiskilwa side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
