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Crime in Rantoul summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Rantoul. Key points include:
There were 275 total crimes in Rantoul in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Rantoul is 2,323.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Rantoul is 549.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Rantoul is 1,774.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Rantoul is 9.64% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Rantoul Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Rantoul / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 275 | 2,323.6 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 65 | 549.2 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 8.4 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 9 | 76.0 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 47 | 397.1 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 210 | 1,774.4 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 67 | 566.1 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 127 | 1,073.1 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 16 | 135.2 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Rantoul summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Rantoul. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Rantoul is 88 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Rantoul is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Rantoul is $140,357.
The median income in Rantoul is $48,691.
Rantoul's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Rantoul Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Rantoul | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 96 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 57 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 95 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 101 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Rantoul, IL Weather
The average high in Rantoul is 61.8° and the average low is 40.9°.
There are 69.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 39.2 inches of precipitation each year with 18.9 inches of snow.
| Stat | Rantoul |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 61.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 40.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 69.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 39.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 18.9 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Rantoul Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Rantoul
The current population in Rantoul is 12,421. The population has decreased 1.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,421 | -0.8% |
| 2023 | 12,515 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 12,544 | -1.7% |
| 2021 | 12,766 | -1.4% |
| 2020 | 12,946 | -2.1% |
| 2019 | 13,218 | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 13,222 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 13,190 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 13,238 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 13,256 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 13,214 | 2.0% |
| 2013 | 12,958 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 12,880 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 12,801 | 2.0% |
| 2010 | 12,551 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Rantoul
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Rantoul is:
52.0% White with 6,462 White residents.
17.9% African American with 2,218 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 10 American Indian residents.
0.8% Asian with 105 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
9.1% Two Or More with 1,127 Two Or More residents.
20.1% Hispanic with 2,499 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Rantoul | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.0% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 17.9% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 9.1% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 20.1% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Rantoul
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Rantoul is 53.0% female with 6,588 female residents.
Rantoul is 47.0% male with 5,833 male residents.
| Gender | Rantoul | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.0% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.0% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Rantoul for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Rantoul completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Rantoul completed 9-12th grade.
45.0% of adults in Rantoul completed high school / ged.
28.0% of adults in Rantoul completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Rantoul completed associate's degree.
7.0% of adults in Rantoul completed bachelor's degree.
3.0% of adults in Rantoul completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Rantoul completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Rantoul completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Rantoul | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 45.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 28.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 7.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Rantoul, Illinois
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6.7% of households in Rantoul earn Less than $10,000.
4.0% of households in Rantoul earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.7% of households in Rantoul earn $15,000 to $24,999.
13.8% of households in Rantoul earn $25,000 to $34,999.
21.6% of households in Rantoul earn $35,000 to $49,999.
19.3% of households in Rantoul earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.0% of households in Rantoul earn $75,000 to $99,999.
11.0% of households in Rantoul earn $100,000 to $149,999.
2.2% of households in Rantoul earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.6% of households in Rantoul earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Rantoul | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.7% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.0% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.7% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 13.8% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 21.6% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.3% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.0% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.0% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.2% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.6% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
