What are the schools like in Tremont, IL?

Tremont is served primarily by Tremont CUSD 702. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.2:1.

What is the median household income in Tremont?

The median household income in Tremont, IL is $75,469 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.7%.

What is the weather like in Tremont, IL?

Tremont has an average high temperature of 33.6°F in January and 86.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 24.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Tremont, IL affordable or expensive?

Tremont's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Tremont is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $200,100 and the median rent is $872 per month.

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

Tremont has a violent crime rate of 69.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 705.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Tremont, IL a Good Place to Live?

Tremont is a small town of 2,237 in Illinois, with a median household income of $75,469 and a 0.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Tremont stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

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

All Tremont 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: 88.6

Tremont's overall cost of living index is 88.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Tremont costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Tremont, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$200,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$872	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$75,469	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Tremont's violent crime rate is 69.8 per 100,000 residents — 82% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

69.8 /100k

Property Crime

705.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Tremont is served primarily by Tremont CUSD 702. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Tremont, IL	National Avg
School District	Tremont CUSD 702	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	32.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	99.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Tremont sees average highs of 33.6°F in January and 86.3°F in July, with 38.6 inches of annual precipitation and 24.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Tremont, IL
Average High — January	33.6°F
Average High — July	86.3°F
Annual Precipitation	38.6"
Annual Snowfall	24.4"

Demographics

Metric	Tremont, IL	National Avg
Population	2,237	—
Median Age	42.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.2%	22.2%
65 and over	20.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Morton, IL 6 mi Mackinaw, IL 7 mi Pekin, IL 8 mi Hopedale, IL 8 mi Heritage Lake, IL 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Tremont

Tremont, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

61568

Tremont vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tremont, IL affordable or expensive?

Tremont's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Tremont roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $200,100 and median rent is $872/month.

What is the crime rate in Tremont, IL?

Tremont's violent crime rate is 69.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 705.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Tremont?

Public schools in Tremont are operated by Tremont CUSD 702. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1. 32.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Tremont, IL a good place to live?

Tremont, IL has a population of 2,237, a median household income of $75,469, and an unemployment rate of 0.7%. 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 Tremont?

Tremont averages 33.6°F in January and 86.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.6 inches with about 24.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Tremont?

Tremont, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61568.

What is the population of Tremont?

The population of Tremont, Illinois is 2,237 with a median age of 42.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Tremont?

Key numbers for living in Tremont: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $200,100, median household income $75,469, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tremont side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.