Living in Phillipstown, Illinois

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Phillipstown · Census data 2020–2024

Phillipstown has 54 residents with a median age of 27. .

Phillipstown is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Phillipstown at a glance

Population
54
Median age
27State: 39
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%

Is Phillipstown a good place to live?

Cons: A poverty rate of 50%.

The weather is best in May–June and September–October.

Housing in Phillipstown: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
23
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
13%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1968
Average household size
2.70

Phillipstown demographics

Population
54
Median age
27
Under 18
14.8%
65 and older
5.6%
Households
20
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
4.3%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White92.6%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black7.4%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Phillipstown ›

Education in Phillipstown

10.3% of adults 25 and older in Phillipstown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 3.4% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Phillipstown10.3%
Illinois37.8%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Phillipstown

Unemployment rate
0%State: 5.8%
Average commute
—State: 28 min
Work from home
13.6%
Drive alone
86.4%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
40%

Phillipstown vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Phillipstown54———
Crossville679$40,750$64,500—
New Harmony845$57,875$184,400$1,014
Griffin148$82,500$127,700—
Grayville1,590$46,319$74,200$677
Carmi4,845$47,827$114,800$839
Wadesville672$100,625$231,700—
Poseyville1,270$62,500$144,400$726
Blairsville203$97,589$275,500—

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Living in Phillipstown: FAQ

Is Phillipstown, IL a good place to live?

Minuses: a poverty rate of 50%.

What is the median age in Phillipstown?

The median age in Phillipstown is 27 years (Illinois: 39).

What is the unemployment rate in Phillipstown?

The unemployment rate in Phillipstown is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Phillipstown?

10.3% of adults in Phillipstown have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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