Champaign

Champaign, Illinois Overview

Champaign scores 51.7/100 overall (C+), ranking #12 of 20 cities in Illinois — below the state composite of 52.0. Affordability is the city’s relative strength at 75/100, while Outdoor Access lags at 6/100.

Income & Employment in Champaign

Champaign’s median income of $46,232 is 41% below the state median, but positive population growth of 1.4% signals that affordability or other factors are still attracting residents. The local unemployment rate is 4.3%.

Safety in Champaign

Champaign reports 428.2 violent crimes per 100,000, roughly in line with the statewide rate of 393 per 100,000. The property crime rate is 1830.8 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Champaign

Champaign has a cost of living index of 90.8 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly below the national benchmark. The median home value is $199,700. Median monthly rent is $1,103.

Health & Wellness in Champaign

The adult obesity rate in Champaign is 31.2% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 8.2%. Residents report an average of 19.4 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Illinois ranks #21 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Champaign

The student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1 indicates smaller class sizes. Local districts invest $21,009 per student, well above the national median. The city has 17 public schools serving 9,912 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Champaign

Champaign enjoys a moderate climate with an annual average of 55.1°F. Summers average 73.7°F. Winters average 37.1°F. Annual precipitation is 35.6 inches. The average commute of 12.8 minutes is notably short.

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