Litchfield, IL
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Litchfield, Illinois Summary
Life in Litchfield research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Litchfield over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Litchfield:
The population in Litchfield is 6,937.
The median home value in Litchfield is $106,312.
The median income in Litchfield is $50,443.
The cost of living in Litchfield is 79 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Litchfield is $630.
The unemployment rate in Litchfield is 5.1%.
The poverty rate in Litchfield is 19.4%.
The average high in Litchfield is 63.8° and the average low is 43.9°.
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Litchfield, IL Crime Report
Crime in Litchfield summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Litchfield. Key points include:
There were 330 total crimes in Litchfield in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Litchfield is 4,921.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Litchfield is 447.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Litchfield is 4,474.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Litchfield is 111.76% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Litchfield Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Litchfield / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 330 | 4,921.7 | 1,985.3 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 30 | 447.4 | 425.9 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 9.1 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 97.4 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 26 | 387.8 | 278.9 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 300 | 4,474.3 | 1,559.4 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 43 | 641.3 | 246.4 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 242 | 3,609.2 | 1,143.5 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 15 | 223.7 | 169.5 | 282.7 |
Litchfield, IL Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Litchfield summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Litchfield. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Litchfield is 79 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Litchfield is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Litchfield is $106,312.
The median income in Litchfield is $50,443.
Litchfield's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Litchfield Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Litchfield | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 90 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 95 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 99 | 96 | 100 | |
| Housing | 49 | 81 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 103 | 105 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 102 | 90 | 100 | |
Litchfield, IL Weather
The average high in Litchfield is 63.8° and the average low is 43.9°.
There are 69.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 40.1 inches of precipitation each year with 16.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Litchfield |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 63.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 43.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 69.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 40.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 16.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Litchfield, IL Photos
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Litchfield Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Litchfield
The current population in Litchfield is 6,937. The population has decreased -0.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6,937 | -1.1% |
| 2021 | 7,015 | 0.9% |
| 2020 | 6,951 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 6,976 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 7,004 | 1.3% |
| 2017 | 6,913 | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 6,979 | -1.5% |
| 2015 | 7,086 | 1.4% |
| 2014 | 6,989 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 6,965 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Litchfield
Litchfield is:
96.4% White with 6,690 White residents.
0.6% African American with 45 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 10 American Indian residents.
0.3% Asian with 24 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
2.1% Two Or More with 149 Two Or More residents.
0.3% Hispanic with 19 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Litchfield | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.4% | 59.6% | 58.9% |
| African American | 0.6% | 13.7% | 12.1% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 2.1% | 2.8% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic | 0.3% | 17.8% | 18.7% |
Gender in Litchfield
Litchfield is 51.8% female with 3,593 female residents.
Litchfield is 48.2% male with 3,344 male residents.
| Gender | Litchfield | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 50.5% | 50.4% |
| Male | 48.2% | 49.5% | 49.6% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Litchfield for adults over 25
1.0% of adults in Litchfield completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Litchfield completed 9-12th grade.
47.0% of adults in Litchfield completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Litchfield completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Litchfield completed associate's degree.
13.0% of adults in Litchfield completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Litchfield completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Litchfield completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Litchfield completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Litchfield | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 47.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Litchfield, Illinois
8.8% of households in Litchfield earn Less than $10,000.
6.3% of households in Litchfield earn $10,000 to $14,999.
14.2% of households in Litchfield earn $15,000 to $24,999.
11.5% of households in Litchfield earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.5% of households in Litchfield earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.9% of households in Litchfield earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.0% of households in Litchfield earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.6% of households in Litchfield earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.4% of households in Litchfield earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.0% of households in Litchfield earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Litchfield | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.8% | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.3% | 3.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14.2% | 6.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.5% | 7.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.5% | 10.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.9% | 15.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.0% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.6% | 17.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.4% | 9.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.0% | 12.1% | 11.4% |
