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Blue Mound, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Christian County County
Blue Mound, IL
At a Glance
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)
Is Blue Mound a Good Place to Live?
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 1.6% (56% 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 $140,642. 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.
Safety & Crime
Blue Mound reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 466/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.