The Town FilesNauvoo, Illinois
City in Hancock County · population 950 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $156,700
- Household income
- $68,750
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 18 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 26
- Median age
- 42.6
Nauvoo is a city of 950 people in Hancock County, Illinois. The median home is worth $156,700, close to the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks better for retirees than 99% of Illinois towns, quieter than 92% of Illinois towns.
How Nauvoo 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 Nauvoo is worth $156,700, close to the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $68,750, which is more affordable than 45% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $775 a month. 85.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Nauvoo | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $156,700 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $775 | $960 |
| Median household income | $68,750 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 85.6% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 22.1% | — |
Who lives in Nauvoo
| People | Nauvoo | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.6 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 32.4% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 22.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.6% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 28.7% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 4.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.3% | — |
| Work from home | 12.2% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 20.5 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.5% | 90.4% |
Weather in Nauvoo
July highs average 85.1°F and January lows 16.9°F. About 39.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 18.1 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 19 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 110 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Nauvoo since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 8, 1999 about 9.0 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 7 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 10, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 48 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on June 17, 1992.
Severe weather in Hancock County since 1996
Hancock County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4728: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| September 19, 2019 | Flood | DR-4461: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| May 10, 2013 | Flood | DR-4116: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Hancock County
Hancock County had 4,144 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,832 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Nauvoo itself the ACS puts it at 6.4%.
Public schools in Nauvoo
1 public school with 194 students, about 9.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nauvoo Elem School | PK-8 | 194 | 9.7 |
Towns near Nauvoo
- Montrose, IA2.3 mi · 738 people · home $103,500
- Fort Madison, IA5.7 mi · 10,270 people · home $94,200
- Keokuk, IA9.4 mi · 9,900 people · home $104,300
- Hamilton, IL10.6 mi · 2,753 people · home $114,100
- Donnellson, IA11.8 mi · 885 people · home $147,800
- West Point, IA12.3 mi · 921 people · home $178,700
- Dallas City, IL13.1 mi · 805 people · home $90,000
- Warsaw, IL13.6 mi · 1,510 people · home $96,100
Nauvoo questions
Is Nauvoo, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Nauvoo scores better for retirees than 99% of Illinois towns and quieter than 92%. 32.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.6).
How much does a house cost in Nauvoo?
The median owner-occupied home in Nauvoo is valued at $156,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $68,750, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $775 a month.
What is the weather like in Nauvoo?
July highs average 85.1°F and January lows 16.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 39.4 inches of precipitation a year and 18.1 inches of snow.
Does Nauvoo get tornadoes?
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Nauvoo since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 8, 1999. 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)