Illinois
Carrier Mills is a small town in Illinois with a population of 1,702. Residents earn $50,269 per year, which is 33% below the national average.
Based on current data, Carrier Mills receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Carrier Mills offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Carrier Mills is $50,269, 33% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 19.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Carrier Mills is $57,300, 80% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $525 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Carrier Mills enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 95.5% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.5% |
| 66% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $50,269 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,978 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $896 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $59,801 |
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.5% |
| 57% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 503 |
| County GDP | $1,123M |
| Restaurants | 46 |
| Healthcare | 73 |
| Retail | 103 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,839 |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 8.45% |
| Commute Time | 29.8 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $57,300 |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $83,649 |
| Census Median Rent | $525 |
| 55% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,839 |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 8.45% |
| Obesity | 40.9% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.5% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.0% |
| Depression | 24.6% |
| Mental Distress | 20.3% |
| Physical Distress | 14.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.9% |
| Premature Death | 11,841/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 73.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 73 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.6 inches |
| 25% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 394 ft (120 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,407/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6886°N, 88.6290°W |
| County FIPS | 17165 |
Winner: Republican by 49 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.0% |
| 70% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 1,407/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 73 |
| Restaurants | 46 |
| Retail Stores | 103 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 29.8 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |