What are the schools like in Worden, IL?

Worden is served primarily by Edwardsville CUSD 7. The district operates 10 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.0:1.

What is the median household income in Worden?

The median household income in Worden, IL is $73,833 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.3%.

What is the weather like in Worden, IL?

Worden has an average high temperature of 39.0°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Worden, IL affordable or expensive?

Worden's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Worden is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $137,700 and the median rent is $465 per month.

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

Worden has a violent crime rate of 217.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1027.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Worden, IL a Good Place to Live?

Worden is a small town of 875 in Illinois, with a median household income of $73,833 and a 6.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

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

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

All Worden 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: 96.3

Worden's overall cost of living index is 96.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Worden costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Worden, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$137,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$465	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	90.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$73,833	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Worden's violent crime rate is 217.5 per 100,000 residents — 43% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

217.5 /100k

Property Crime

1027.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Worden is served primarily by Edwardsville CUSD 7. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1 .

Metric	Worden, IL	National Avg
School District	Edwardsville CUSD 7	—
Elementary Schools	10	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Worden sees average highs of 39.0°F in January and 87.3°F in July, with 42.3 inches of annual precipitation and 10.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Worden, IL
Average High — January	39.0°F
Average High — July	87.3°F
Annual Precipitation	42.3"
Annual Snowfall	10.8"

Demographics

Metric	Worden, IL	National Avg
Population	875	—
Median Age	41.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	19.8%	22.2%
65 and over	16.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Worden

Worden, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

62097

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Worden, IL affordable or expensive?

Worden's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Worden roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $137,700 and median rent is $465/month.

What is the crime rate in Worden, IL?

Worden's violent crime rate is 217.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1027.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Worden?

Public schools in Worden are operated by Edwardsville CUSD 7. The district has 10 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1. 17.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Worden, IL a good place to live?

Worden, IL has a population of 875, a median household income of $73,833, and an unemployment rate of 6.3%. 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 Worden?

Worden averages 39.0°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.3 inches with about 10.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Worden?

Worden, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62097.

What is the population of Worden?

The population of Worden, Illinois is 875 with a median age of 41.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Worden?

Key numbers for living in Worden: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $137,700, median household income $73,833, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Worden side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.