City safety & data profile

GenevaIL

Geneva, IL is a 22K-resident city in Kane County with a median household income of $144,341.

Kane County, Illinois. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Geneva, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Geneva has a population larger than 48% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $441,400, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

22K
Population
Top 52%
By size
$144,341
Median income
$441,400
Median home
3.8%
Poverty rate

The read on Geneva

Geneva posts a median household income higher than 92% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Geneva area.

Top 8%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Geneva

Where Geneva income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$144,341 Top 8% higher than 92% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). This entry sits in this band. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. IL $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Geneva, IL beyond the headline numbers

Geneva sits inside Kane County, Illinois, at roughly 41.89°N, -88.31°W. Population 21,806, $144,341 median household income. Median home value $441,400, median rent $1,768. Poverty rate 3.8%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Geneva's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 31.4%, then obesity at 31.4%. 1 hospital in/around Geneva, 5/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Geneva from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
21,806
Geneva
Median Income
$144,341
+112% vs avg
Median Home Value
$441,400
+94% vs avg
Median Age
43.2
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Kane County) - Geneva's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
517K-0%
Median Income
$103,163+48%
Median Home Value
$327,000+47%
Poverty Rate
7.9%-29%
Unemployment
4.8%-49%

Economics

Economics indicators for Geneva, IL
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,768/mo
Poverty Rate
3.8% -73% vs avg
Unemployment 1.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 63.8%
Work From Home 25.6%
Public Transit 4.7%

Population

White 84.6%
African American 1.5%
Asian 2.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
31.4%
Obesity
31.4%
High Blood Pressure
29.2%
Binge Drinking
19.4%
Physical Inactivity
15.9%
Frequent Mental Distress
13.4%
Frequent Physical Distress
10.1%
Current Asthma
9.4%
Diabetes
9.1%
Current Smoking
8.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 74.7%
Annual Checkup 78.5%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease
5.1%
Lack of Health Insurance
4.8%
Stroke
2.5%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
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0
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0
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0
Average Rating
5/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE DELNOR COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
GENEVA · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★★

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Geneva, IL? ▼
Geneva, IL has a population of 21,806 people, located in Kane County, Illinois.
What is the median household income in Geneva? ▼
The median household income in Geneva, IL is $144,341 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 3.8%.
What is the median home value in Geneva? ▼
The median home value in Geneva, IL is $441,400. Median rent is $1,768/month.
What are the top health concerns in Geneva? ▼
The top health indicators in Geneva include Short Sleep Duration (31.4%), Obesity (31.4%), High Blood Pressure (29.2%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Geneva? ▼
Geneva has 1 hospital with an average rating of 5/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Geneva? ▼
The median age in Geneva, IL is 43.2 years. 63.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Geneva, IL is located in Kane County, Illinois. With a population of 22K and a $144,341 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 5/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Geneva area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Geneva's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Geneva area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Geneva against Illinois peers on any ranking lens. Explore Illinois

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Kane County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.