White Hall is a small town of 2,176 in Illinois, with a median household income of $46,250
and a 3.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
White Hall stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether White Hall is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All White Hall 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: 86.9
White Hall's overall cost of living index is 86.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in White Hall costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
White Hall, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$54,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$658
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$46,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
White Hall's violent crime rate is 137.8 per 100,000 residents
— 64% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
137.8 /100k
Property Crime
872.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
White Hall is served primarily by North Greene CUSD 3.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
White Hall, IL
National Avg
School District
North Greene CUSD 3
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
White Hall sees average highs of 35.4°F in January
and 85.6°F in July,
with 39.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 18.2 inches of snow per year.
White Hall's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes White Hall roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $54,400 and median rent is $658/month.
White Hall's violent crime rate is 137.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 872.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in White Hall are operated by North Greene CUSD 3.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1. 11.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
White Hall, IL has a population of 2,176, a median household income of $46,250, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%.
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.
White Hall averages 35.4°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.6 inches
with about 18.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
White Hall, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62092.
The population of White Hall, Illinois is 2,176 with a median age of 41.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in White Hall: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $54,400, median household income $46,250, crime index 38 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare White Hall side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.