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Crime in Metropolis summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Metropolis. Key points include:
There were 89 total crimes in Metropolis in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Metropolis is 1,554.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Metropolis is 279.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Metropolis is 1,274.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Metropolis is -26.66% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Metropolis Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Metropolis / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 89 | 1,554.3 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 16 | 279.4 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 17.5 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 10 | 174.6 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 73 | 1,274.9 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 18 | 314.4 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 47 | 820.8 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 8 | 139.7 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Metropolis summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Metropolis. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Metropolis is 85 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Metropolis is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Metropolis is $117,764.
The median income in Metropolis is $50,399.
Metropolis's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Metropolis Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Metropolis | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 95 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 96 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 54 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 95 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Metropolis, IL Weather
The average high in Metropolis is 67.9° and the average low is 47.2°.
There are 76.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 48.5 inches of precipitation each year with 7.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Metropolis |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 67.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 47.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 76.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 48.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 7.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Metropolis Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Metropolis
The current population in Metropolis is 5,864. The population has decreased 10.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,864 | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 5,898 | -1.1% |
| 2022 | 5,963 | -1.1% |
| 2021 | 6,032 | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 6,053 | -1.2% |
| 2019 | 6,129 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 6,184 | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 6,239 | -2.0% |
| 2016 | 6,366 | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 6,417 | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 6,466 | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 6,520 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 6,537 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 6,570 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 6,575 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Metropolis
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Metropolis is:
81.6% White with 4,785 White residents.
8.2% African American with 483 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.3% Asian with 18 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.7% Other with 42 Other residents.
3.6% Two Or More with 212 Two Or More residents.
5.5% Hispanic with 324 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Metropolis | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.6% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 8.2% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.6% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 5.5% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Metropolis
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Metropolis is 56.9% female with 3,334 female residents.
Metropolis is 43.1% male with 2,530 male residents.
| Gender | Metropolis | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.9% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 43.1% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Metropolis for adults over 25
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6.0% of adults in Metropolis completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Metropolis completed 9-12th grade.
36.0% of adults in Metropolis completed high school / ged.
25.0% of adults in Metropolis completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Metropolis completed associate's degree.
11.0% of adults in Metropolis completed bachelor's degree.
3.0% of adults in Metropolis completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Metropolis completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Metropolis completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Metropolis | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 36.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 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 Metropolis, Illinois
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11.1% of households in Metropolis earn Less than $10,000.
4.4% of households in Metropolis earn $10,000 to $14,999.
11.8% of households in Metropolis earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.8% of households in Metropolis earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.5% of households in Metropolis earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.2% of households in Metropolis earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.9% of households in Metropolis earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.7% of households in Metropolis earn $100,000 to $149,999.
2.4% of households in Metropolis earn $150,000 to $199,999.
1.2% of households in Metropolis earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Metropolis | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 11.1% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.4% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.8% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.8% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.5% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.2% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.9% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.7% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.4% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.2% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
