Harvard SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Crime in Harvard summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Harvard. Key points include:
There were 71 total crimes in Harvard in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Harvard is 761.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Harvard is 139.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Harvard is 622.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Harvard is -64.06% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Harvard Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Harvard / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 71 | 761.6 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 13 | 139.4 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 8 | 85.8 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 58 | 622.1 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 5 | 53.6 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 44 | 472.0 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 9 | 96.5 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Harvard summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Harvard. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Harvard is 92 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Harvard is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Harvard is $267,909.
The median income in Harvard is $67,617.
Harvard's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Harvard Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Harvard | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 81 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 101 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 98 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Harvard, IL Weather
The average high in Harvard is 57.2° and the average low is 37.8°.
There are 69.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 35.7 inches of precipitation each year with 30.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Harvard |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 57.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 37.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 69.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 35.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 30.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
Harvard, IL Photos
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Harvard Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Harvard
The current population in Harvard is 9,598. The population has increased 11.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9,598 | -2.8% |
| 2023 | 9,875 | 1.8% |
| 2022 | 9,705 | 2.4% |
| 2021 | 9,482 | 3.0% |
| 2020 | 9,203 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 9,281 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 9,292 | -2.0% |
| 2017 | 9,482 | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 9,589 | -2.2% |
| 2015 | 9,802 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 9,829 | 8.9% |
| 2013 | 9,023 | -1.6% |
| 2012 | 9,172 | 4.2% |
| 2011 | 8,799 | 2.1% |
| 2010 | 8,621 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Harvard
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Harvard is:
39.0% White with 3,742 White residents.
0.9% African American with 87 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 9 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 31 Other residents.
3.2% Two Or More with 311 Two Or More residents.
56.4% Hispanic with 5,418 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Harvard | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 39.0% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.9% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.2% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 56.4% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Harvard
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Harvard is 49.2% female with 4,721 female residents.
Harvard is 50.8% male with 4,876 male residents.
| Gender | Harvard | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.8% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Harvard for adults over 25
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11.0% of adults in Harvard completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Harvard completed 9-12th grade.
38.0% of adults in Harvard completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Harvard completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Harvard completed associate's degree.
14.0% of adults in Harvard completed bachelor's degree.
3.0% of adults in Harvard completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Harvard completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Harvard completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Harvard | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 11.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 38.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Harvard, Illinois
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3.6% of households in Harvard earn Less than $10,000.
1.3% of households in Harvard earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.6% of households in Harvard earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.7% of households in Harvard earn $25,000 to $34,999.
15.9% of households in Harvard earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.7% of households in Harvard earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.4% of households in Harvard earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.1% of households in Harvard earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.6% of households in Harvard earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.1% of households in Harvard earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Harvard | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.6% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.3% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.6% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.7% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.9% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.7% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.4% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.1% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.6% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.1% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
