Living in Thebes, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Thebes · Census data 2020–2024
Thebes has 353 residents with a median age of 25.1. The median household income is $40,917 (51% lower than the Illinois median), the median rent is $583/month.
Thebes is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Thebes at a glance
- Population
- 353
- Median age
- 25.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $40,917State: $83,390
- Median rent
- $583/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 78.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.1%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Thebes a good place to live?
Pros: Unemployment of 3.6%.
Cons: Median household income 51% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 32.3%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Thebes
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Thebes the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $583 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $954 a month in housing costs.
Thebes median household income
The median household income in Thebes is $40,917 and the income per person is $14,503. 32.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Thebes: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 129
- Owner-occupied
- 78.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.8%
- Vacant
- 32.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 4.06
32.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Thebes has many vacation and second homes.
Thebes demographics
- Population
- 353
- Median age
- 25.1
- Under 18
- 41.4%
- 65 and older
- 15.9%
- Households
- 87
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Thebes ›
Education in Thebes
5.1% of adults 25 and older in Thebes have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 2.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Thebes
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 92.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 46%
Thebes vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thebes | 353 | $40,917 | — | $583 |
| Scott City | 4,371 | $62,599 | $147,500 | $933 |
| Kelso | 603 | $56,875 | $215,400 | $591 |
| East Cape Girardeau | 283 | $42,188 | $62,500 | $930 |
| McClure | 239 | $75,385 | $56,700 | $836 |
| Cape Girardeau | 40,344 | $55,658 | $196,300 | $876 |
| New Hamburg | 247 | $98,750 | $198,800 | — |
| Benton | 826 | $86,023 | $254,300 | $889 |
| Tamms | 589 | $50,046 | $55,700 | $496 |
More for people moving to Thebes
Thebes ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Thebes: FAQ
What is the median household income in Thebes, IL?
The median household income in Thebes is $40,917, 51% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Thebes?
The median gross rent in Thebes is $583 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Thebes, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: unemployment of 3.6%. Minuses: median household income 51% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 32.3%.
What is the median age in Thebes?
The median age in Thebes is 25.1 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Thebes?
The average commute to work in Thebes is 32 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Thebes?
The unemployment rate in Thebes is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Thebes?
5.1% of adults in Thebes 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.
Last updated: