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Hindsboro, IL

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Affordability Score: 73/100

Population: 515 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Hindsboro, IL aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 515 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of B (73/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $79,531, median home value of $100,000, median rent of $914 per month, and 28.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $916 per month (studio $681, 1BR $836, 3BR $1,240, 4BR $1,271).

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Hindsboro, IL include housing, rent. Unemployment currently reads 0.8% and poverty 3.3% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income B-
$79,531
Median household income
Education D
28.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing A+
1.3x
Home value $100,000 vs income
Commute C-
25 min
Average commute time
Rent A+
$916/mo
2BR fair market rent (14% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare N/A
N/A
Center-based infant care cost

Income & Employment

Median Income
$79,531
▲ 28% vs national
Per Capita Income
$35,866
Unemployment Rate
0.8%
Poverty Rate
3.3%

Housing

Median Home Value
$100,000
▼ 64% vs national
Median Rent
$914/mo
Owner Occupied
89.2%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$916/mo
▼ 24% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$681
1BR
$836
2BR
$916
3BR
$1,240
4BR
$1,271

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
28.8%
▼ 1 ppt vs national
High School+
60.9%
Median Age
40.4
Avg. Commute
25 min
▼ 1 min vs national

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
Toddler (Center)
Preschool (Center)
School-Age (Center)

What This Means

Hindsboro, IL receives an overall affordability grade of B (73/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 515. This area performs well in housing and rent. Data was unavailable for safety, childcare — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Hindsboro, IL affordable?
Hindsboro, IL receives an overall affordability grade of B (73/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $79,531. Median home value is $100,000.
What is the cost of living in Hindsboro?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $914/mo. 2BR fair market rent $916/mo. Median home value $100,000.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →