La Moille, IL

Illinois

La Moille is a small town in Illinois with a population of 732. Residents earn $65,542 per year, which is 13% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
732 Population 704/sq mi density
$65,542 Median Income $35,270 per capita
$104,700 Home Value $163,140 Zillow
$836 Median Rent 26.4% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$65,542 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,700 home value, $836/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $65,542
13% lower than US avg
Home Value $104,700
63% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.3%
61% lower than US avg
Median Rent $836
28% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.5%
17% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.8%
78% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.8%
45% lower than US avg

How La Moille Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population732
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density704/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$65,542
Per Capita$35,270
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$2,173M
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$104,700
Rent$836
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$163,140
Rent Burden26.4%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity37.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.9%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation800 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+92.9%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute20 min
Broadband87.5%
Libraries5

Is La Moille a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, La Moille receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. La Moille offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in La Moille is $65,542, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. Only 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in La Moille is $104,700, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $836 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

13.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

La Moille experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

La Moille has a population of 732 with a density of 704 people per square mile. The median age is 42.8 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.8%), with 3.7% Hispanic.

Population

732
Total Population
704
People / sq mi
42.8yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Race & Ethnicity

La Moille vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.3%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.7%
80% below US avg

Social Characteristics

La Moille vs U.S. Average

The median household income in La Moille is $65,542, which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: La Moille vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$65,542
13% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,270
Avg Weekly Wage$1,124
IRS Avg AGI$71,482

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.8%
45% below US avg
Establishments (County)692
County GDP$2,173M

Business (County)

Restaurants79
Healthcare88
Retail96
Manufacturing29

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,439
55% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.19%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.2 min
Drive Alone93.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.5%

Walkability

The median home value in La Moille is $104,700, 63% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $836 (28% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $163,140.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$104,700
63% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$163,140

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$836
28% below US avg
Rent Burden26.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied71.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,439
55% above US avg
Effective Rate5.19%
In La Moille, 37.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.9% report depression. 22.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: La Moille vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.5%
17% above US avg
Diabetes9.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure30.1%
Asthma10.5%
COPD6.8%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.7%
Physical Inactivity22.2%
Depression24.9%
Mental Distress18.8%
Physical Distress12.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.3%
Checkup Rate75.3%
Premature Death7,354/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access71.2%
Healthcare Facilities88

Crime Rates: La Moille vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Safety Score

La Moille has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.2°F
11% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation800 ft (244 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density704/sq mi
Coordinates41.5304°N, 89.2843°W
County FIPS17103
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 13.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 22.2-point margin. 87.5% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.2%
D 37.9%

Winner: Republican by 22.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.3%
61% below US avg
High School+92.9%
School Test Score5.34
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density704/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access87.5%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities88
Restaurants79
Retail Stores96

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.2 min
Drive Alone93.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.5%

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