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Carrier Mills, IL
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Carrier Mills, IL
At a Glance
How Carrier Mills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Carrier Mills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Carrier Mills a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Carrier Mills residents earn a median household income of $50,269 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,978. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 503 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Carrier Mills is $57,300 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $83,649. Median rent is $525/month, with 25.3% 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 1950.
Safety & Crime
Carrier Mills reports 532 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 40% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,783/100K.
Education
10.0% of adults in Carrier Mills hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carrier Mills has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.