What are the schools like in Witt, IL?

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

What is the median household income in Witt?

The median household income in Witt, IL is $53,301 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.7%.

What is the weather like in Witt, IL?

Witt has an average high temperature of 38.4°F in January and 88.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 16.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Witt, IL affordable or expensive?

Witt's cost of living index is 84, where 100 represents the national average. This means Witt is 16% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $46,500 and the median rent is $508 per month.

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

Witt has a violent crime rate of 109.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 953.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Witt, IL a Good Place to Live?

Witt is a small town of 935 in Illinois, with a median household income of $53,301 and a 9.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is 16% below the national average.

Strengths: Witt stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Witt is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Witt 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: 84.0

Witt's overall cost of living index is 84.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Witt costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.

Metric	Witt, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$46,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$508	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$53,301	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Witt's violent crime rate is 109.1 per 100,000 residents — 71% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

109.1 /100k

Property Crime

953.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Witt, 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	10.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	82.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Witt sees average highs of 38.4°F in January and 88.7°F in July, with 40.2 inches of annual precipitation and 16.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Witt, IL
Average High — January	38.4°F
Average High — July	88.7°F
Annual Precipitation	40.2"
Annual Snowfall	16.2"

Demographics

Metric	Witt, IL	National Avg
Population	935	—
Median Age	33.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	35.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	25.0%	22.2%
65 and over	14.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Coalton, IL 3 mi Irving, IL 5 mi Nokomis, IL 5 mi Wenonah, IL 6 mi Hillsboro, IL 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Witt

Witt, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

62094

Witt vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Witt, IL affordable or expensive?

Witt's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average. That makes Witt roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $46,500 and median rent is $508/month.

What is the crime rate in Witt, IL?

Witt's violent crime rate is 109.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 953.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Witt?

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

Is Witt, IL a good place to live?

Witt, IL has a population of 935, a median household income of $53,301, and an unemployment rate of 9.7%. 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 Witt?

Witt averages 38.4°F in January and 88.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.2 inches with about 16.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Witt?

Witt, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62094.

What is the population of Witt?

The population of Witt, Illinois is 935 with a median age of 33.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Witt?

Key numbers for living in Witt: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $46,500, median household income $53,301, crime index 35 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Witt side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.