The Town FilesCrescent City, Illinois
Village in Iroquois County · population 552 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $116,500
- Household income
- $58,333
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 17 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 52.8
Crescent City is a village of 552 people in Iroquois County, Illinois. The median home is worth $116,500, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks quieter than 97% of Illinois towns, easier by car than 94% of Illinois towns, better for retirees than 81% of Illinois towns.
How Crescent City ranks
Percentile among Illinois towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Illinois towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Crescent City is worth $116,500, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $58,333, which is more affordable than 61% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $817 a month. 86.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Crescent City | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $116,500 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $817 | $960 |
| Median household income | $58,333 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 86.0% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1964 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.8% | — |
Who lives in Crescent City
| People | Crescent City | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.8 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 31.1% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 14.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.2% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.5% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 10.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 6.5% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 23.2 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.9% | 90.4% |
Weather in Crescent City
July highs average 84.8°F and January lows 15.5°F. About 38.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 17.1 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 134 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Crescent City since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 6, 1956 about 3.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 11, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 31 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on July 27, 2026.
Severe weather in Iroquois County since 1996
Iroquois County has been included in 9 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| March 7, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1747: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3230: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| May 21, 2002 | Tornado | DR-1416: Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Iroquois County
Iroquois County had 7,372 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,100 a year. Unemployment was 4.6% in 2023; in Crescent City itself the ACS puts it at 8%.
Public schools in Crescent City
1 public school with 52 students, about 6.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent City Grade School | K-5 | 52 | 6.5 |
Towns near Crescent City
- Watseka, IL6.6 mi · 4,679 people · home $103,700
- Danforth, IL7.2 mi · 594 people · home $151,200
- Gilman, IL7.6 mi · 1,738 people · home $120,500
- Ashkum, IL8.9 mi · 750 people · home $150,600
- Onarga, IL9.0 mi · 1,333 people · home $99,300
- Clifton, IL12.0 mi · 1,352 people · home $205,400
- Milford, IL13.0 mi · 1,158 people · home $74,600
- Cissna Park, IL14.3 mi · 817 people · home $130,300
Crescent City questions
Is Crescent City, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Crescent City scores better for retirees than 81% of Illinois towns and quieter than 97%. 31.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 52.8).
How much does a house cost in Crescent City?
The median owner-occupied home in Crescent City is valued at $116,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $58,333, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $817 a month.
What is the weather like in Crescent City?
July highs average 84.8°F and January lows 15.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.4 inches of precipitation a year and 17.1 inches of snow.
Does Crescent City get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Crescent City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 6, 1956. The typical Illinois town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)