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Crime in Jacksonville summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Jacksonville. Key points include:
There were 412 total crimes in Jacksonville in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Jacksonville is 2,406.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Jacksonville is 303.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Jacksonville is 2,102.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Jacksonville is 13.54% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Jacksonville Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Jacksonville / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 412 | 2,406.3 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 52 | 303.7 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 2 | 11.7 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 5 | 29.2 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 31 | 181.1 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 360 | 2,102.6 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 79 | 461.4 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 255 | 1,489.3 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 26 | 151.9 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Jacksonville summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Jacksonville. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Jacksonville is 87 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Jacksonville is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Jacksonville is $133,975.
The median income in Jacksonville is $65,432.
Jacksonville's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Jacksonville Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Jacksonville | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 63 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 103 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 98 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Jacksonville, IL Weather
The average high in Jacksonville is 63.3° and the average low is 42.6°.
There are 69.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 39.6 inches of precipitation each year with 17.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Jacksonville |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 63.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 69.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 39.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 17.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Jacksonville Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Jacksonville
The current population in Jacksonville is 18,014. The population has decreased 7.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18,014 | 3.0% |
| 2023 | 17,490 | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 17,639 | -2.6% |
| 2021 | 18,114 | -3.6% |
| 2020 | 18,784 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 18,859 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 18,914 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 18,812 | -1.2% |
| 2016 | 19,042 | -1.0% |
| 2015 | 19,241 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 19,315 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 19,375 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 19,401 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 19,423 | 0.1% |
| 2010 | 19,408 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Jacksonville
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Jacksonville is:
81.5% White with 14,676 White residents.
7.6% African American with 1,362 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 25 American Indian residents.
1.2% Asian with 223 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 22 Other residents.
5.7% Two Or More with 1,034 Two Or More residents.
3.7% Hispanic with 672 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Jacksonville | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.5% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 7.6% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.7% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.7% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Jacksonville
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Jacksonville is 50.2% female with 9,036 female residents.
Jacksonville is 49.8% male with 8,978 male residents.
| Gender | Jacksonville | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Jacksonville for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Jacksonville completed < 9th grade.
9.0% of adults in Jacksonville completed 9-12th grade.
38.0% of adults in Jacksonville completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Jacksonville completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Jacksonville completed associate's degree.
16.0% of adults in Jacksonville completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Jacksonville completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Jacksonville completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Jacksonville completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Jacksonville | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 38.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Jacksonville, Illinois
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5.0% of households in Jacksonville earn Less than $10,000.
6.7% of households in Jacksonville earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.8% of households in Jacksonville earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.9% of households in Jacksonville earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.5% of households in Jacksonville earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.0% of households in Jacksonville earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.5% of households in Jacksonville earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.2% of households in Jacksonville earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.9% of households in Jacksonville earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.6% of households in Jacksonville earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Jacksonville | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.0% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.7% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.8% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.9% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.5% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.0% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.5% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.2% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.9% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.6% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
