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A town of 12,421. Nearly 3.6% of it is conserved land.
Population
12,421
−4.4% since 2010
Median home value
$118K
Census ACS
Household income
$49K
median
Median age
36.6
years
Jobs based here
3,871
Balanced
What makes Rantoul stand out
The 3 things Rantoul does most differently from other towns.
Outdoors
#362 most walkable in IL
2.2 miles of trails across 13 parks and preserves
3.6% of the town is conserved land.
100 U.S. towns● Rantoul
Health
85% of U.S. towns are healthier
on CDC estimates
Better than IL on 0 measures, worse on 21.
100 U.S. towns● Rantoul
Safety
Safer than 18%
of U.S. towns we grade
Safety Grade C−. FBI data, crimes reported to police.
Rantoul’s report card
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The data
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Work & commute
About one in four working residents works right in Rantoul
About one in 4 of Rantoul’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Champaign (20%), Urbana (11%) and Chicago (4%). Half commute less than 14 miles.
26%work in town
Where working residents work
In Rantoul26%
Champaign20%
Urbana11%
Chicago4%
Champaign2%
14 mi
median commute distance
3,871
jobs based in Rantoul
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Housing
Homes in Rantoul sell for about $161K
The median sale price was $161,000 in May 2026.
$161Kmedian sale price
Market temperature
54
days on market
99.5%
sale-to-list price
11
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Outdoors
3.6% of Rantoul is conserved land
2.2 miles of trails across 13 parks and preserves.
3.6%conserved
3.6%
conserved · 199 of 5,477 acres
2.2 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
#394
most conserved land in IL
#362
most walkable in IL
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Hetitage Lake Park | 0.6 mi | 38 |
| 2. Maplewood Sports Complex | 0.2 mi | 22 |
| 3. Bill Seeber Memorial Soccer Complex | — | 22 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Health
Healthier than 15% of U.S. towns
Rantoul beats the Illinois average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 21.
C−Health Grade
32 measures vs. Illinois
0 better11 too close to call21 worse
| What stands out | Rantoul | IL |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 21% | 10.3% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 13.5% | 7.8% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 25.3% | 15.9% |
Carle Foundation Hospital
13.2 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
4th
percentile among IL towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 18% of U.S. towns
Rantoul reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 82% report less.
C−Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Rantoul5.2
Illinois2.6
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Rantoul13.2
Illinois15.6
U.S.15.5
18th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
10th
percentile among IL towns
64
violent crimes reported in 2025
162
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Rantoul has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 17 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
17″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter21–37°
Spring40–63°
Summer62–84°
Fall43–65°
Oct 18
typical first frost
Apr 21
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 39% of U.S. communities.
39risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →