What are the schools like in Worth, IL?

Worth is served primarily by Worth SD 127. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.2:1.

What is the median household income in Worth?

The median household income in Worth, IL is $54,893 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.8%.

What is the weather like in Worth, IL?

Worth has an average high temperature of 32.8°F in January and 85.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Worth, IL affordable or expensive?

Worth's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Worth is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $212,000 and the median rent is $1,133 per month.

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

Worth has a violent crime rate of 202.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1110.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Worth, IL a Good Place to Live?

Worth is a small city of 10,859 in Illinois, with a median household income of $54,893 and a 10.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Worth stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).

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

All Worth 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: 102.6

Worth's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Worth costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Worth, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$212,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,133	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	62.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$54,893	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Worth's violent crime rate is 202.9 per 100,000 residents — 47% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

202.9 /100k

Property Crime

1110.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Worth is served primarily by Worth SD 127. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Worth, IL	National Avg
School District	Worth SD 127	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Worth sees average highs of 32.8°F in January and 85.2°F in July, with 40.3 inches of annual precipitation and 38.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Worth, IL
Average High — January	32.8°F
Average High — July	85.2°F
Annual Precipitation	40.3"
Annual Snowfall	38.8"

Demographics

Metric	Worth, IL	National Avg
Population	10,859	—
Median Age	39.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	77.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	13.2%	18.9%
Asian	3.4%	6.3%
Under 18	22.4%	22.2%
65 and over	15.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Chicago Ridge, IL 1 mi Palos Heights, IL 2 mi Palos Hills, IL 2 mi Palos Park, IL 2 mi Oak Lawn, IL 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Worth

Worth, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

60482

Worth vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Worth, IL affordable or expensive?

Worth's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Worth roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $212,000 and median rent is $1,133/month.

What is the crime rate in Worth, IL?

Worth's violent crime rate is 202.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1110.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Worth?

Public schools in Worth are operated by Worth SD 127. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1. 18.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Worth, IL a good place to live?

Worth, IL has a population of 10,859, a median household income of $54,893, and an unemployment rate of 10.8%. 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 Worth?

Worth averages 32.8°F in January and 85.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.3 inches with about 38.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Worth?

Worth, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60482.

What is the population of Worth?

The population of Worth, Illinois is 10,859 with a median age of 39.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Worth?

Key numbers for living in Worth: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $212,000, median household income $54,893, crime index 53 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Worth side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.