At a Glance
Median Income
$63,472
$35,587 per capita
Home Value
$98,700
Zillow: $153,456
Median Rent
$871/mo
26.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.8%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
12.7% smoking rate
How Blue Mound Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Blue Mound's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Blue Mound a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Blue Mound residents earn a median household income of $63,472 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,587. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 706 business establishments, including 80 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Blue Mound is $98,700 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $153,456. Median rent is $871/month, with 26.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Education
17.8% of adults in Blue Mound hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Blue Mound has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population891
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density1,510/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans9.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$63,472
Per Capita$35,587
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$1,970M
Avg Weekly Wage$982
Housing
A+
Home Value$98,700
Rent$871
Ownership79.7%
Zillow$153,456
Housing Units520
Rent Burden26.9%
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death8,451/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain40.7 in/yr
Elevation618 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.8%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute26 min
Broadband86.1%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Blue Mound was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.