Hometown
City in Illinois, United States
Overview
Hometown, Illinois, is a quintessential Midwestern small town known for its friendly community, historic charm, and scenic tree-lined streets. While compact, it offers a slice of authentic local life and easy access to nature and nearby cities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
4,343
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.73°, -87.73°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,860
Local Cost
$1,210
Local Income
$2,900
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
10.1°C
Summer Avg
22.3°C
Winter Avg
-2.7°C
Record High
39.5°C
Record Low
-31.3°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
976 mm
Internet Speed
318 Mbps
Upload
153 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
17
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
15
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
1445.0
Airport
MDW
Distance
6 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 24 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.