Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Indian Creek is a small town in Illinois with a population of 892. Residents earn $152,500 per year, which is 103% above the national average.
Based on current data, Indian Creek receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Indian Creek stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Indian Creek is $152,500, which is significantly higher than the national average — 103% above $75,149. This places Indian Creek among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Indian Creek is $443,100, making it a premium housing market at 57% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $3,029 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Indian Creek is a highly educated community — 56.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 94.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Indian Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 73.5% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 26.5% |
| 98% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $152,500 |
| 103% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $65,890 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,751 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $143,679 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 19,967 |
| County GDP | $82,869M |
| Restaurants | 1,607 |
| Healthcare | 2,211 |
| Retail | 2,099 |
| Manufacturing | 811 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $13,960 |
| 299% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.15% |
| Commute Time | 28.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 73.3% |
| Public Transit | 2.9% |
| Work from Home | 17.7% |
| Census Median | $443,100 |
| 57% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $554,842 |
| Median List Price | $599,000 |
| Median List Price | $599,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $230 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 104.4% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $3,029 |
| 160% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 26.4% |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 87.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $13,960 |
| 299% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.15% |
| Obesity | 29.0% |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.5% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| COPD | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.3% |
| Depression | 18.4% |
| Mental Distress | 14.2% |
| Physical Distress | 9.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.9% |
| Premature Death | 5,610/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,211 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 55 |
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.3 inches |
| 15% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 732 ft (223 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,304/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2272°N, 87.9784°W |
| County FIPS | 17097 |
Winner: Democrat by 20.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 56.0% |
| 66% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,304/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 98.1% |
| Public Libraries | 25 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,211 |
| Restaurants | 1,607 |
| Retail Stores | 2,099 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 55 |
| Avg Commute | 28.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 73.3% |
| Public Transit | 2.9% |
| Work from Home | 17.7% |