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About
Life in Quincy
If you're considering Quincy, you're looking at an affordable Midwest river city with real character but honest limitations. The job market is stable rather than booming: healthcare dominates through Blessing Hospital, plus some manufacturing and retail sectors, with an unemployment rate around 3.6%. Your commute would likely be short—average is under 14 minutes—but keep in mind job variety is limited, so many people look to nearby areas or work remotely.
Quincy at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
16.7%
Foreign-Born
1.8%
Broadband Internet
86.9%
of households
Population Growth
-1.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics1.8% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Quincy: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Quincy, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (19.2%), and 1.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.5%
of residents
65 and Older
20.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
24.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
41.5%
of households
Married Couples
35.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.13
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 34% below IL average
Rent, home values, and income in Quincy
In Quincy, rent runs 34% below the IL average, and home values are 42% below the IL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
39.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.3%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$2,491
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
63.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1959
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $181,195 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1 pts below IL average
Unemployment in Quincy
Unemployment in Quincy is 1 percentage points lower than the IL average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Quincy Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute13.6 min avg
How Quincy residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Quincy, most residents drive alone to work (77%), and 90% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 11 mi
Quincy Regional Airport Baldwin Field (UIN)
Regional airport · few flights3,620 passengers boarded in 2025
- 99 mi
St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL)
Medium hub7.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 24% above national average
Crime rates for 2020
Older dataThe latest complete year reported to the FBI is 2020. It's compared with the national rate for 2020.
Violent crime in Quincy runs 24% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
494.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (399 national, 2020)
Property Crime Rate
2,867.5
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,955 national, 2020)
Quincy Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 12 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
64.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Adams County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Adams County, which includes Quincy, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 12 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $215,000 |
| 2024 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $35,000 |
| 2023 | 10 | Hail | $5,000 |
| 2022 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $67,000 |
| 2021 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $15,000 |
| 2020 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Adams County, county-wide
Air Quality38 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Adams County, which includes Quincy, is typically good.
Median AQI
38
Adams County, county-wide
Climate85°F summers, 22°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Quincy has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and cold winters (avg low 22°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
63°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/66°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
66°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
39°/22°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
36.5"
Annual Snowfall
17.0"
Hot Days/Year
31
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
112
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
97
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 19°F | 1.66" |
| Feb | 40°F | 23°F | 1.91" |
| Mar | 52°F | 32°F | 2.48" |
| Apr | 64°F | 43°F | 4.22" |
| May | 74°F | 54°F | 4.80" |
| Jun | 83°F | 64°F | 4.12" |
| Jul | 87°F | 68°F | 3.64" |
| Aug | 86°F | 66°F | 3.33" |
| Sep | 79°F | 57°F | 3.37" |
| Oct | 67°F | 45°F | 2.65" |
| Nov | 53°F | 34°F | 2.57" |
| Dec | 40°F | 25°F | 1.73" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Quincy
Quincy has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
3.8%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Blessing Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Quincy
Quincy's student/teacher ratio is 16.5:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 27.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
11
within city limits
Private Schools
5
within city limits
College Degree Rate
27.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Quincy
Public · 2-year · 1,371 students · in-state tuition $5,700 · 43% graduate · median earnings $42,918 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,010 students · in-state tuition $38,400 · 54% graduate · median earnings $55,330 (10 yrs after entry)
Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 176 students · 76% graduate · median earnings $70,103 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 410 students · in-state tuition $26,880 · 60% graduate · median earnings $48,798 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: New Philadelphia National Historic Site, 28 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Quincy
Quincy has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being New Philadelphia National Historic Site (28 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
New Philadelphia National Historic Site
National Historic Site
28 mi awayLincoln Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site
92 mi awaySpringfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
National Monument
93 mi awayPublic Libraries in Quincy
Quincy Public Library
526 Jersey Street, Quincy
Cities Near Quincy
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Quincy FAQ
Is Quincy, Illinois affordable?⌄
Quincy's median rent is $837/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $56,480/year. Median home value is $153,200.
Is Quincy, Illinois safe?⌄
Quincy's violent crime rate was 494 per 100,000 residents in 2020, which is above the national average of 399/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2868 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Quincy, Illinois?⌄
Quincy has an unemployment rate of 3.6%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Quincy, Illinois?⌄
The cost of living in Quincy is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $837/month and median household income is $56,480/year. The median home value is $153,200. About 39% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Quincy, Illinois?⌄
The average commute in Quincy is 14 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from