Alexander County, IL
FIPS: 17003
Median HAM
2.1x
Low
Jul 2023
Minimum HAM
6.6x
Elevated
Jan 2026
HAM Burden
No data
Not enough historical data to show a trend chart for this county.
Economic Profile
BEA GDP data (2024)
GDP Per Capita
$52,189
National avg: ~$82,000
Total GDP
$273M
Thousands of current $
Population
5,240
2020 Census
Top Industries by GDP
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction32.1%
Government and government enterprises12.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing9.4%
Manufacturing6.6%
Utilities2.2%
Data Breakdown
Median HAM
Data as of Jul 2023
Median Home Price
$58,700
Census ACS
Gross Median Income
$34,743
Census ACS
Net Median Income
$28,180
Calculated
Median HAM
2.08x
Minimum HAM
Data as of Jan 2026
Median Home Price
$167,900
Redfin
Min Wage (Hourly)
$15.00/hr
State labor data
Net Min Wage Income
$25,509
Calculated
Minimum HAM
6.58x
Methodology: HAM = Home Price / Net Annual Income. Net income assumes single filer, standard deduction, 2,080 hrs/yr for minimum wage. Federal + state tax + FICA deducted. Home price source priority: Zillow ZHVI > Redfin > Census ACS.