Retiring in the US
Illinois
For Americans thinking of retiring to Illinois from another state, or comparing it with a move abroad. Prices in Illinois run at 100 against a US average of 100, with housing at 93.9. We cover Illinois's 102 counties on the map below, each with a page of its own, and no town in depth yet.
Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities by state, 2024 (SARPP, line codes 1-5), 2024-12-31
Where Illinois stands
Tier 12 of 16
Cost of living
100.0
Taxes on a retired couple
USD $7,043
Healthcare access
72 % of residents 65+
Safety
10.1 per 100,000 a year
Climate
4.9 months a year
Natural-hazard risk
USD $1.23 per USD $1,000 of buildings
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Illinois's 102 counties
Every county in Illinois on its own figures, against every US county that has the same figure. Pick a county on the map or in the list.
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All 102 counties, with their figures
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Adams County
64,267 residents, 14,680 aged 65 or older (22.8 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.4 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Illinois nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $5,538 Lower than 10 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Adams County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.39 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 45 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Quincy, Camp Point, Payson (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Alexander County
4,570 residents, 1,302 aged 65 or older (28.5 %)
- Cost of living
- 86.1 Cheaper than 76 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Cape Girardeau, MO-IL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $6,344 Lower than 6 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Alexander County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $3.51 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 4 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Cairo, Tamms, East Cape Girardeau (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Bond County
16,959 residents, 3,501 aged 65 or older (20.6 %)
- Cost of living
- 95.1 Cheaper than 22 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. St. Louis, MO-IL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $6,599 Lower than 5 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Bond County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.42 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 43 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Greenville, Pocahontas, Mulberry Grove (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Boone County
53,568 residents, 10,024 aged 65 or older (18.7 %)
- Cost of living
- 92.2 Cheaper than 31 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Rockford, IL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $7,641 Lower than 2 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Boone County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.05 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 73 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Belvidere, Poplar Grove, Loves Park (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Brown County
6,401 residents, 1,159 aged 65 or older (18.1 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.4 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Illinois nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $5,335 Lower than 12 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Brown County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.21 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 59 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $5,266 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Mount Sterling, Versailles, Mound Station (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Bureau County
32,510 residents, 8,094 aged 65 or older (24.9 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.4 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Illinois nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $7,028 Lower than 3 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Bureau County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $0.91 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 85 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Princeton, Spring Valley, De Pue (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Calhoun County
4,300 residents, 1,202 aged 65 or older (28.0 %)
- Cost of living
- 95.1 Cheaper than 22 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. St. Louis, MO-IL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $4,848 Lower than 18 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Calhoun County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $3.49 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 4 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Hardin, Kampsville, Batchtown (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Carroll County
15,419 residents, 4,075 aged 65 or older (26.4 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.4 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Illinois nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $6,960 Lower than 4 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Carroll County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.23 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 57 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Savanna, Thomson, Lanark (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Cass County
12,463 residents, 2,348 aged 65 or older (18.8 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.4 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Illinois nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $7,058 Lower than 3 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Cass County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $2.35 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 13 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Beardstown, Virginia, Ashland (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Champaign County
209,972 residents, 31,780 aged 65 or older (15.1 %)
- Cost of living
- 92.7 Cheaper than 29 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Champaign-Urbana, IL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $7,204 Lower than 3 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 7.6 per 100,000 a year Lower than 48 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 6.0 months a year More than 88 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.27 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 54 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Champaign, Urbana, Rantoul (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Christian County
33,443 residents, 7,689 aged 65 or older (23.0 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.4 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Illinois nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $5,730 Lower than 9 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Christian County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.12 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 67 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Taylorville, Pana, Kincaid (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Clark County
15,114 residents, 3,484 aged 65 or older (23.1 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.4 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Illinois nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $5,456 Lower than 11 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Clark County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.14 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 65 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $5,662 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Marshall, Casey, Martinsville (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Clay County
12,793 residents, 3,011 aged 65 or older (23.5 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.4 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Illinois nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $5,002 Lower than 16 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Clay County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.50 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 38 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Flora, Louisville, Clay City (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Clinton County
37,128 residents, 7,818 aged 65 or older (21.1 %)
- Cost of living
- 95.1 Cheaper than 22 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. St. Louis, MO-IL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $6,411 Lower than 5 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Clinton County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.85 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 23 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Breese, Carlyle, New Baden (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Coles County
46,607 residents, 9,795 aged 65 or older (21.0 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.4 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Illinois nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $6,797 Lower than 4 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Coles County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 6.0 months a year More than 88 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.58 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 33 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Charleston, Mattoon, Oakland (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Cook County
5,194,625 residents, 896,689 aged 65 or older (17.3 %)
- Cost of living
- 103.6 Cheaper than 5 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $6,678 Lower than 5 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 13 hospitals in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 17.4 per 100,000 a year Lower than 16 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.26 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 55 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Chicago, Cicero, Schaumburg (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Crawford County
18,648 residents, 4,190 aged 65 or older (22.5 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.4 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Illinois nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $5,220 Lower than 13 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Crawford County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.52 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 37 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $5,266 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Robinson, Oblong, Palestine (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Cumberland County
10,208 residents, 2,423 aged 65 or older (23.7 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.4 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Illinois nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $5,567 Lower than 10 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Cumberland County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.57 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 34 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Neoga, Greenup, Toledo (Census, 1 July 2024).
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DeKalb County
101,835 residents, 16,857 aged 65 or older (16.6 %)
- Cost of living
- 103.6 Cheaper than 5 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $8,583 Lower than 1 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 2 hospitals in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- DeKalb County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $0.97 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 80 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: DeKalb, Sycamore, Sandwich (Census, 1 July 2024).
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De Witt County
15,118 residents, 3,400 aged 65 or older (22.5 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.4 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Illinois nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $6,237 Lower than 6 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- De Witt County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 6.0 months a year More than 88 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.26 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 55 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Clinton, Farmer City, Wapella (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Douglas County
19,880 residents, 4,058 aged 65 or older (20.4 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.4 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Illinois nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $5,943 Lower than 8 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Douglas County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 6.0 months a year More than 88 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $2.62 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 10 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Tuscola, Arcola, Villa Grove (Census, 1 July 2024).
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DuPage County
934,298 residents, 181,684 aged 65 or older (19.4 %)
- Cost of living
- 103.6 Cheaper than 5 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $7,160 Lower than 3 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 3 hospitals in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 2.0 per 100,000 a year Lower than 96 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $0.92 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 84 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Naperville, Wheaton, Aurora (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Edgar County
16,323 residents, 4,185 aged 65 or older (25.6 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.4 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Illinois nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $5,068 Lower than 15 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Edgar County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.02 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 77 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Paris, Chrisman, Kansas (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Edwards County
5,898 residents, 1,463 aged 65 or older (24.8 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.4 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Illinois nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $5,079 Lower than 15 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Edwards County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.70 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 28 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $5,266 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Albion, West Salem, Grayville (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Effingham County
34,519 residents, 7,492 aged 65 or older (21.7 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.4 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Illinois nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $5,214 Lower than 14 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Effingham County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.20 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 59 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Effingham, Altamont, Teutopolis (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Fayette County
20,790 residents, 4,281 aged 65 or older (20.6 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.4 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Illinois nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $5,072 Lower than 15 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Fayette County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.53 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 36 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Vandalia, St. Elmo, Ramsey (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Ford County
13,216 residents, 2,995 aged 65 or older (22.7 %)
- Cost of living
- 92.7 Cheaper than 29 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Champaign-Urbana, IL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $7,422 Lower than 2 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Ford County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 6.0 months a year More than 88 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.15 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 64 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Paxton, Gibson City, Piper City (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Franklin County
36,916 residents, 8,615 aged 65 or older (23.3 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.4 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Illinois nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $5,482 Lower than 11 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Franklin County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.77 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 25 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: West Frankfort, Benton, Christopher (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Fulton County
32,901 residents, 7,794 aged 65 or older (23.7 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.4 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Illinois nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $7,473 Lower than 2 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Fulton County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $0.98 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 80 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Canton, Farmington, Lewistown (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Gallatin County
4,616 residents, 1,258 aged 65 or older (27.3 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.4 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Illinois nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $5,510 Lower than 11 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Gallatin County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $2.46 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 11 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Shawneetown, Ridgway, Equality (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Greene County
11,313 residents, 2,639 aged 65 or older (23.3 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.4 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Illinois nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $6,107 Lower than 7 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Greene County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.54 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 35 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Carrollton, White Hall, Roodhouse (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Grundy County
54,052 residents, 9,329 aged 65 or older (17.3 %)
- Cost of living
- 103.6 Cheaper than 5 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $6,982 Lower than 3 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Grundy County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.57 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 34 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Morris, Minooka, Coal City (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Hamilton County
7,859 residents, 1,862 aged 65 or older (23.7 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.4 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Illinois nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $4,654 Lower than 21 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Hamilton County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.56 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 35 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: McLeansboro, Dahlgren, Broughton (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Hancock County
16,803 residents, 4,544 aged 65 or older (27.0 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.4 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Illinois nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $6,333 Lower than 6 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Hancock County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.55 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 35 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $5,266 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Hamilton, Carthage, Warsaw (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Hardin County
3,588 residents, 1,120 aged 65 or older (31.2 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.4 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Illinois nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $3,375 Lower than 46 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Hardin County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $2.45 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 11 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Rosiclare, Elizabethtown, Cave-In-Rock (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Henderson County
5,984 residents, 1,767 aged 65 or older (29.5 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.4 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Illinois nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $5,535 Lower than 10 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Henderson County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $2.90 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Oquawka, Stronghurst, Lomax (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Henry County
48,095 residents, 11,572 aged 65 or older (24.1 %)
- Cost of living
- 89.1 Cheaper than 45 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $6,963 Lower than 4 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Henry County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.14 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 65 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Kewanee, Geneseo, Colona (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Iroquois County
26,150 residents, 6,507 aged 65 or older (24.9 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.4 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Illinois nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $6,360 Lower than 6 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Iroquois County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 6.0 months a year More than 88 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $2.24 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 15 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Watseka, Gilman, Clifton (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Jackson County
52,501 residents, 9,839 aged 65 or older (18.7 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.4 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Illinois nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $6,439 Lower than 5 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Jackson County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $2.23 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 15 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Carbondale, Murphysboro, De Soto (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Jasper County
9,032 residents, 2,110 aged 65 or older (23.4 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.4 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Illinois nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $6,827 Lower than 4 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Jasper County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.59 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 33 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $5,662 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Newton, Ste. Marie, Willow Hill (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Jefferson County
36,147 residents, 8,005 aged 65 or older (22.1 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.4 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Illinois nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $5,967 Lower than 8 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Jefferson County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.48 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Mount Vernon, Ina, Woodlawn (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Jersey County
21,160 residents, 5,124 aged 65 or older (24.2 %)
- Cost of living
- 95.1 Cheaper than 22 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. St. Louis, MO-IL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $6,149 Lower than 7 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Jersey County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.48 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Jerseyville, Grafton, Elsah (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Jo Daviess County
21,594 residents, 6,801 aged 65 or older (31.5 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.4 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Illinois nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $6,025 Lower than 7 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Jo Daviess County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.08 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 71 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Galena, Stockton, East Dubuque (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Johnson County
13,363 residents, 2,952 aged 65 or older (22.1 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.4 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Illinois nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $4,344 Lower than 26 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Johnson County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.99 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 19 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Vienna, Goreville, Cypress (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Kane County
525,757 residents, 90,893 aged 65 or older (17.3 %)
- Cost of living
- 103.6 Cheaper than 5 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $7,901 Lower than 1 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 4 hospitals in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 3.6 per 100,000 a year Lower than 84 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $0.95 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 82 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Aurora, Elgin, Carpentersville (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Kankakee County
105,525 residents, 21,388 aged 65 or older (20.3 %)
- Cost of living
- 96.4 Cheaper than 18 % of the other 3,142 US counties Kankakee, IL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $7,752 Lower than 2 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 2 hospitals in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 8.8 per 100,000 a year Lower than 40 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.75 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 26 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Kankakee, Bourbonnais, Bradley (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Kendall County
145,470 residents, 18,145 aged 65 or older (12.5 %)
- Cost of living
- 103.6 Cheaper than 5 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $8,306 Lower than 1 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 3.4 per 100,000 a year Lower than 86 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.17 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 63 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Oswego, Yorkville, Joliet (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Knox County
47,767 residents, 11,402 aged 65 or older (23.9 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.4 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Illinois nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $6,850 Lower than 4 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Knox County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.44 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 42 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Galesburg, Abingdon, Knoxville (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Lake County
719,339 residents, 128,738 aged 65 or older (17.9 %)
- Cost of living
- 103.6 Cheaper than 5 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $9,034 Lower than 0 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 5 hospitals in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 4.3 per 100,000 a year Lower than 77 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $0.97 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 80 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Waukegan, Mundelein, Highland Park (Census, 1 July 2024).
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LaSalle County
107,773 residents, 24,451 aged 65 or older (22.7 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.4 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Illinois nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $7,389 Lower than 2 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- LaSalle County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.09 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 70 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Ottawa, Streator, Peru (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Lawrence County
13,790 residents, 2,965 aged 65 or older (21.5 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.4 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Illinois nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $4,146 Lower than 30 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Lawrence County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $2.31 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 13 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $5,266 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Lawrenceville, Sumner, Bridgeport (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Lee County
32,914 residents, 7,663 aged 65 or older (23.3 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.4 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Illinois nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $6,900 Lower than 4 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Lee County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.29 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 52 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Dixon, Amboy, Ashton (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Livingston County
35,057 residents, 7,947 aged 65 or older (22.7 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.4 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Illinois nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $7,158 Lower than 3 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Livingston County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $2.13 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 16 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Pontiac, Dwight, Fairbury (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Logan County
27,182 residents, 5,927 aged 65 or older (21.8 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.4 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Illinois nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $6,211 Lower than 6 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Logan County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 6.0 months a year More than 88 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.23 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 57 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Lincoln, Atlanta, Mount Pulaski (Census, 1 July 2024).
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McDonough County
25,916 residents, 5,613 aged 65 or older (21.7 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.4 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Illinois nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $7,440 Lower than 2 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- McDonough County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.05 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 74 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $5,266 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Macomb, Bushnell, Colchester (Census, 1 July 2024).
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McHenry County
317,751 residents, 60,078 aged 65 or older (18.9 %)
- Cost of living
- 103.6 Cheaper than 5 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $8,263 Lower than 1 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- McHenry County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.12 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 67 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Crystal Lake, McHenry, Lake in the Hills (Census, 1 July 2024).
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McLean County
171,419 residents, 28,750 aged 65 or older (16.8 %)
- Cost of living
- 93.5 Cheaper than 26 % of the other 3,142 US counties Bloomington, IL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $7,598 Lower than 2 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 3.3 per 100,000 a year Lower than 87 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.15 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 64 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $5,266 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Bloomington, Normal, Le Roy (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Macon County
99,300 residents, 22,535 aged 65 or older (22.7 %)
- Cost of living
- 88.4 Cheaper than 50 % of the other 3,142 US counties Decatur, IL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $7,412 Lower than 2 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 15.0 per 100,000 a year Lower than 20 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.24 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 56 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $5,662 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Decatur, Mount Zion, Forsyth (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Macoupin County
43,748 residents, 10,575 aged 65 or older (24.2 %)
- Cost of living
- 95.1 Cheaper than 22 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. St. Louis, MO-IL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $5,250 Lower than 13 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Macoupin County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.20 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 60 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Carlinville, Staunton, Gillespie (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Madison County
263,110 residents, 54,251 aged 65 or older (20.6 %)
- Cost of living
- 95.1 Cheaper than 22 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. St. Louis, MO-IL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $6,715 Lower than 4 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 2 hospitals in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 5.5 per 100,000 a year Lower than 66 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.51 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 38 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Granite City, Edwardsville, Alton (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Marion County
36,382 residents, 8,443 aged 65 or older (23.2 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.4 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Illinois nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $5,977 Lower than 8 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Marion County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.60 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 32 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Centralia, Salem, Sandoval (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Marshall County
11,473 residents, 2,977 aged 65 or older (25.9 %)
- Cost of living
- 91.2 Cheaper than 38 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Peoria, IL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $6,779 Lower than 4 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Marshall County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.11 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 67 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Henry, Lacon, Toluca (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Mason County
12,411 residents, 3,112 aged 65 or older (25.1 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.4 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Illinois nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $7,318 Lower than 2 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Mason County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.52 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 36 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $5,266 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Havana, Mason City, Manito (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Massac County
13,502 residents, 3,261 aged 65 or older (24.2 %)
- Cost of living
- 86.1 Cheaper than 76 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Paducah, KY-IL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $4,893 Lower than 17 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Massac County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $2.74 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 9 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Metropolis, Brookport, Joppa (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Menard County
11,863 residents, 2,740 aged 65 or older (23.1 %)
- Cost of living
- 92.7 Cheaper than 29 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Springfield, IL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $6,019 Lower than 7 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Menard County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 6.0 months a year More than 88 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.02 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 77 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Petersburg, Athens, Greenview (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Mercer County
15,229 residents, 3,638 aged 65 or older (23.9 %)
- Cost of living
- 89.1 Cheaper than 45 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $6,866 Lower than 4 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Mercer County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.53 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 36 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Aledo, Viola, Matherville (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Monroe County
34,840 residents, 7,992 aged 65 or older (22.9 %)
- Cost of living
- 95.1 Cheaper than 22 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. St. Louis, MO-IL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $5,692 Lower than 9 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Monroe County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.48 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 40 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Waterloo, Columbia, Valmeyer (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Montgomery County
28,076 residents, 6,578 aged 65 or older (23.4 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.4 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Illinois nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $5,881 Lower than 8 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Montgomery County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.32 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 50 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Litchfield, Hillsboro, Nokomis (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Morgan County
32,515 residents, 7,445 aged 65 or older (22.9 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.4 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Illinois nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $6,170 Lower than 7 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Morgan County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.52 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 37 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Jacksonville, South Jacksonville, Waverly (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Moultrie County
14,371 residents, 3,283 aged 65 or older (22.8 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.4 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Illinois nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $6,305 Lower than 6 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Moultrie County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 6.0 months a year More than 88 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.86 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 23 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Sullivan, Bethany, Lovington (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Ogle County
51,399 residents, 11,053 aged 65 or older (21.5 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.4 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Illinois nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $7,194 Lower than 3 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Ogle County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.19 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 61 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Rochelle, Byron, Oregon (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Peoria County
178,553 residents, 35,185 aged 65 or older (19.7 %)
- Cost of living
- 91.2 Cheaper than 38 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Peoria, IL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $7,844 Lower than 1 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 14.2 per 100,000 a year Lower than 21 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.00 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 78 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Peoria, Chillicothe, Bartonville (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Perry County
20,160 residents, 4,555 aged 65 or older (22.6 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.4 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Illinois nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $5,617 Lower than 10 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Perry County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.79 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 25 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Du Quoin, Pinckneyville, Willisville (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Piatt County
16,791 residents, 3,983 aged 65 or older (23.7 %)
- Cost of living
- 92.7 Cheaper than 29 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Champaign-Urbana, IL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $6,328 Lower than 6 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Piatt County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 6.0 months a year More than 88 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.68 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 29 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Monticello, Bement, Cerro Gordo (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Pike County
14,231 residents, 3,314 aged 65 or older (23.3 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.4 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Illinois nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $5,371 Lower than 12 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Pike County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $2.27 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 14 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Pittsfield, Barry, Griggsville (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Pope County
3,672 residents, 1,170 aged 65 or older (31.9 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.4 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Illinois nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $3,595 Lower than 41 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Pope County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $2.27 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 14 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Golconda, Eddyville (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Pulaski County
4,820 residents, 1,204 aged 65 or older (25.0 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.4 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Illinois nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $3,574 Lower than 41 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Pulaski County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $3.11 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 6 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Mounds, Mound City, Ullin (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Putnam County
5,619 residents, 1,497 aged 65 or older (26.6 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.4 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Illinois nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $5,482 Lower than 11 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Putnam County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.04 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 75 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Granville, Hennepin, Mark (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Randolph County
29,921 residents, 6,722 aged 65 or older (22.5 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.4 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Illinois nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $4,992 Lower than 16 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Randolph County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.74 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 27 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Chester, Sparta, Red Bud (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Richland County
15,219 residents, 3,533 aged 65 or older (23.2 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.4 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Illinois nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $5,528 Lower than 10 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Richland County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.36 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 47 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $5,854 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Olney, Noble, Parkersburg (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Rock Island County
141,869 residents, 30,875 aged 65 or older (21.8 %)
- Cost of living
- 89.1 Cheaper than 45 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $7,970 Lower than 1 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 12.8 per 100,000 a year Lower than 24 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.20 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 59 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Moline, Rock Island, East Moline (Census, 1 July 2024).
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St. Clair County
250,708 residents, 48,964 aged 65 or older (19.5 %)
- Cost of living
- 95.1 Cheaper than 22 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. St. Louis, MO-IL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $7,115 Lower than 3 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 2 hospitals in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 22.2 per 100,000 a year Lower than 9 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.83 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 24 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Belleville, O'Fallon, East St. Louis (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Saline County
22,772 residents, 5,472 aged 65 or older (24.0 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.4 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Illinois nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $5,927 Lower than 8 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Saline County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $2.07 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 17 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Harrisburg, Eldorado, Carrier Mills (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Sangamon County
194,170 residents, 41,566 aged 65 or older (21.4 %)
- Cost of living
- 92.7 Cheaper than 29 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Springfield, IL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $6,972 Lower than 3 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 7.2 per 100,000 a year Lower than 51 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.10 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 69 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Springfield, Chatham, Sherman (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Schuyler County
6,657 residents, 1,903 aged 65 or older (28.6 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.4 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Illinois nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $6,222 Lower than 6 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Schuyler County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.30 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 51 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $5,662 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Rushville, Littleton, Browning (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Scott County
4,866 residents, 1,285 aged 65 or older (26.4 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.4 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Illinois nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $5,250 Lower than 13 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Scott County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $2.22 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 15 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Winchester, Bluffs, Manchester (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Shelby County
20,576 residents, 5,207 aged 65 or older (25.3 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.4 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Illinois nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $5,267 Lower than 13 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Shelby County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.48 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Shelbyville, Moweaqua, Windsor (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Stark County
5,319 residents, 1,243 aged 65 or older (23.4 %)
- Cost of living
- 91.2 Cheaper than 38 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Peoria, IL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $5,922 Lower than 8 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Stark County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.26 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 55 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Wyoming, Toulon, Bradford (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Stephenson County
43,220 residents, 11,253 aged 65 or older (26.0 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.4 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Illinois nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $8,406 Lower than 1 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Stephenson County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.11 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 68 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Freeport, Lena, Pearl City (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Tazewell County
130,049 residents, 28,210 aged 65 or older (21.7 %)
- Cost of living
- 91.2 Cheaper than 38 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Peoria, IL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $7,389 Lower than 2 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Tazewell County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.19 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 60 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Pekin, East Peoria, Morton (Census, 1 July 2024).
Tazewell County page → -
Union County
16,656 residents, 4,063 aged 65 or older (24.4 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.4 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Illinois nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $4,550 Lower than 23 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Union County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $2.18 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 16 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Anna, Jonesboro, Cobden (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Vermilion County
71,259 residents, 15,676 aged 65 or older (22.0 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.4 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Illinois nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $6,327 Lower than 6 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 10.7 per 100,000 a year Lower than 31 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 6.0 months a year More than 88 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.14 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 65 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Danville, Hoopeston, Westville (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Wabash County
10,907 residents, 2,655 aged 65 or older (24.3 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.4 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Illinois nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $4,921 Lower than 17 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Wabash County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.63 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 31 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $5,266 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Mount Carmel, Allendale, Bellmont (Census, 1 July 2024).
Wabash County page → -
Warren County
16,222 residents, 3,633 aged 65 or older (22.4 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.4 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Illinois nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $6,343 Lower than 6 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Warren County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.37 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 46 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Monmouth, Roseville, Kirkwood (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Washington County
13,564 residents, 3,351 aged 65 or older (24.7 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.4 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Illinois nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $6,537 Lower than 5 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Washington County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.86 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 22 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Nashville, Okawville, Irvington (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Wayne County
15,882 residents, 3,661 aged 65 or older (23.1 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.4 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Illinois nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $5,226 Lower than 13 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Wayne County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.65 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 30 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $5,266 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Fairfield, Wayne City, Cisne (Census, 1 July 2024).
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White County
13,250 residents, 3,312 aged 65 or older (25.0 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.4 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Illinois nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $4,675 Lower than 20 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- White County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.85 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 23 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $5,266 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Carmi, Norris City, Grayville (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Whiteside County
54,121 residents, 13,083 aged 65 or older (24.2 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.4 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Illinois nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $7,154 Lower than 3 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Whiteside County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.21 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 59 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Sterling, Rock Falls, Morrison (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Will County
712,253 residents, 119,202 aged 65 or older (16.7 %)
- Cost of living
- 103.6 Cheaper than 5 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $7,855 Lower than 1 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 4.8 per 100,000 a year Lower than 73 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.06 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 73 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Joliet, Bolingbrook, Naperville (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Williamson County
67,225 residents, 15,080 aged 65 or older (22.4 %)
- Cost of living
- 87.4 Cheaper than 62 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Illinois nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $6,020 Lower than 7 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Williamson County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.99 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 19 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Marion, Herrin, Carterville (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Winnebago County
283,674 residents, 56,497 aged 65 or older (19.9 %)
- Cost of living
- 92.2 Cheaper than 31 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Rockford, IL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $8,362 Lower than 1 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 10.3 per 100,000 a year Lower than 32 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.21 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 58 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Rockford, Machesney Park, Loves Park (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Woodford County
38,111 residents, 8,431 aged 65 or older (22.1 %)
- Cost of living
- 91.2 Cheaper than 38 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Peoria, IL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $7,466 Lower than 2 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Woodford County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.25 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 55 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $6,900 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Eureka, Metamora, Germantown Hills (Census, 1 July 2024).
Woodford County page →
Sources: US Census Bureau, county population estimates by age, 1 July 2025; BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, all items, of each county's metropolitan area or its state's nonmetropolitan portion; The state's published 2025 income-tax rules, the county's own local income tax where one is levied, and the county's Census ACS property-tax ratio, applied to the example household; CMS, Hospital General Information (Care Compare), hospital overall star rating, release of 13 Aug 2026; CHELSA V2.1 monthly maximum temperature, 1981-2010 (~1 km), averaged over the county, Karger et al.; FEMA, National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county expected annual loss to buildings (EAL_VALB); CMS, Medicare Advantage and Part D Landscape, plan year 2027; CMS, 2026 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles (fact sheet, 14 Nov 2025); CDC WONDER, Underlying Cause of Death 2018-2024 (Single Race, final), by county of residence.
Where Illinois stands, on the six criteria
Illinois's six figures are the ones that set its place on the state ranking, where it sits in Tier 12 of 16. Each is measured for the whole of Illinois, not for any single place within it.
| Criterion | Illinois |
|---|---|
| Cost of living BEA price level, all items (US = 100); lower is better |
100.0 Cheaper than 34% of the other 50 · housing 93.9 · goods 103.8 · utilities 85.0 · other services 100.2
BEA Regional Price Parities by state, 2024 (SARPP, line codes 1-5) · figure for 2024 · checked 2026-08-28
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| Taxes on a retired couple state and local tax on the example retired couple, USD a year; lower is better |
USD $7,043 (90% margin USD $7,007–$7,079) Lower than 2% of the other 50
Each state's published 2025 income-tax rules and the Census ACS property-tax ratio, applied to the example household · figure for 2025
|
| Healthcare access share of residents 65+ living in a county with a 4- or 5-star CMS hospital; higher is better |
72 % of residents 65+ Higher than 68% of the other 50
CMS, Hospital General Information (Care Compare), hospital overall star rating, release of 13 Aug 2026, weighted by each county's population 65+ (US Census Bureau, 1 July 2025) · figure for 2026 · checked 2026-10-27
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| Safety homicides per 100,000 a year, 2020–2024, by state of residence; lower is better |
10.1 per 100,000 a year (95% interval 9.9–10.4) Lower than 22% of the other 50
CDC WONDER, Underlying Cause of Death 2018-2024 (Single Race, final), by state of residence · figure for 2024 · checked 2026-10-27
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| Climate months a year whose mean daily high is 18–29 °C (64–84 °F), 1981–2010; more is better |
4.9 months a year More than 68% of the other 50
CHELSA V2.1 monthly maximum temperature, 1981-2010 (~1 km), averaged over the county, Karger et al., weighted by each county's population 65+ (US Census Bureau, 1 July 2025) · figure for 2010 · checked 2026-10-27
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| Natural-hazard risk expected yearly loss to buildings from natural hazards, per USD $1,000 of buildings; lower is better |
USD $1.23 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 64% of the other 50
FEMA, National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), state expected annual loss to buildings (EAL_VALB) · figure for 2025 · checked 2026-10-27
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Medicare in Illinois
For the published example couple, both 67 and married: what Medicare premiums cost a year for two in Illinois, and the most a bad year can cost. What care itself costs depends on a person's health, so it is not estimated here.
Medicare Advantage, with drug coverage
USD $4,870 a year for two in premiums (from USD $4,870)
At most USD $14,820 in a bad year (from USD $9,170), with each person's in-network out-of-pocket maximum
The middle of the 38 plans offered here; "from" is the lowest premium among them.
Original Medicare, with a drug plan
USD $6,900 a year for two in premiums (from USD $4,997)
Medigap: no federal price list — not in this total.
No yearly maximum on Original Medicare alone.
Part B for two, plus the middle of the 10 standalone drug plans offered in the state.
The middle of Illinois's 102 counties, weighted by residents 65 or older (US Census Bureau, 1 July 2025).
The 2027 Part B premium is not yet published (CMS usually publishes it in November); 2026's is used.
Source: CMS, Medicare Advantage and Part D Landscape, plan year 2027; CMS, 2026 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles (fact sheet, 14 Nov 2025).
Illinois gives Medigap policyholders aged 65 to 75 an annual 45-day open enrollment period beginning on their birthday to buy a policy with equal or lesser benefits from the same insurer or an affiliate, without health underwriting. Illinois's rule
Free, official Medicare counseling in Illinois: Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP), 1-800-252-8966 (the State Health Insurance Assistance Program).
Retiring to Illinois: pros and cons, by the figures
Retiring to Illinois, judged on the six figures above: a pro is a figure in the top fifth of the states, a con one in the bottom fifth. Figures in between get no verdict.
Pros
None of Illinois's six figures is in the top fifth of the states.
Cons
- Taxes on a retired couple: higher than 98% of the other 50 (USD $7,043). Each state's published 2025 income-tax rules and the Census ACS property-tax ratio, applied to the example household
Also shown, not scored
Illinois's other state-wide figures: shown for context, not part of its tier. Measured for the whole of Illinois — not for any single place within it.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
|
Population
Total resident population, US Census Bureau estimate for 1 July 2025.
How this is measuredTotal resident population, Census Bureau estimate as of 1 July 2025, as reported in SSA's Table 1. Bigger is not better — this axis exists for context, never for ranking. |
12,719,141 people |
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Population 65 plus
Residents aged 65 or older, US Census Bureau estimate for 1 July 2025.
How this is measuredResident population aged 65 or older, Census Bureau estimate as of 1 July 2025, as reported in SSA's Table 1. |
2,379,145 people |
|
Social security beneficiary share
Everyone receiving Social Security — retired, disabled, survivors and dependants — as a share of the population, 2025.
How this is measuredAll OASDI beneficiaries — retired workers, disabled workers, survivors and dependants — as a percentage of the total resident population. SSA Table 1 (2025), population as of 1 July 2025. Not the same measure as the county-level retired-worker share. |
19.3 percent |
Source for every figure: SSA Table 1 (2025) · Census population as of 1 July 2025 · figure for 2025 · checked 2026-08-28 Official source
Taxes on a retired couple in Illinois
We apply Illinois's published rules for tax year 2025 to one example household and show the sum, line by line. These are rules already in force for 2025, not a projection.
The example household
| Filing status | married filing jointly, both aged 67 |
|---|---|
| Social Security | USD $45,000 a year, combined |
| Private pension | USD $25,000 a year |
| IRA or 401(k) withdrawal | USD $20,000 a year |
| Home, for property tax | USD $350,000 |
An illustrative household, the same for every state so states can be compared. Each spouse holds half of each income. Your own figures will differ.
Illinois's rules applied
Federal income tax is left out: it is the same in every state, so it cannot separate them. Sales tax is left out too: it depends on what a household buys, and no state publishes an average of its local rates. The rate is listed below.
The rules behind the sum
- Top income-tax rate: 4.95 % Illinois Department of Revenue, 2025 Form IL-1040 Instructions · checked Oct 26, 2026
- Social Security subtraction (IL-1040 Line 5): 100 % of it Illinois Department of Revenue, 2025 Form IL-1040 Instructions, Line 5 · checked Oct 26, 2026
- Pension and IRA subtraction (IL-1040 Line 5): 100 % of it Illinois Department of Revenue, 2025 Form IL-1040 Instructions, Line 5 · checked Oct 26, 2026
- Personal exemption: USD $2,850 per person Illinois Department of Revenue, 2025 Form IL-1040 Instructions · checked Oct 26, 2026
- Additional exemption, age 65 or older: USD $1,000 per person, from age 65 Illinois Department of Revenue, 2025 Form IL-1040 Instructions, Line 10b · checked Oct 26, 2026
- State sales tax 6.25 %, plus any local taxes: 6.25 % Illinois Department of Revenue: What are the retailers' occupation and use tax rates in Illinois? · checked Oct 26, 2026
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The report starts from the same sourced figures you see here, then adds clearly labeled estimates for the costs no official source prices for each town.
Example — towns we hold cost data for
USD · monthly
Rent, electricity and groceries · official sources · as of 2026-09-29.
Each town's page shows these lines with their own sources.