At a Glance
Median Income
$52,656
$38,484 per capita
Home Value
$54,800
Zillow: $132,470
Median Rent
$1,013/mo
36.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.6%
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
11.0%
16.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
18.0% smoking rate
How London Mills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows London Mills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is London Mills a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
London Mills residents earn a median household income of $52,656 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,484. The unemployment rate stands at 11.0% (206% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 980 business establishments, including 130 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in London Mills is $54,800 , 81% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $132,470. Median rent is $1,013/month, with 36.1% 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 1951.
Education
9.6% of adults in London Mills hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
London Mills has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population356
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density524/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
C
Median Income$52,656
Per Capita$38,484
Unemployment11.0%
Poverty16.2%
County GDP$2,449M
Avg Weekly Wage$894
Housing
A+
Home Value$54,800
Rent$1,013
Ownership77.6%
Zillow$132,470
Housing Units177
Rent Burden36.1%
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death9,889/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain37.6 in/yr
Elevation543 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.6%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Commute25 min
Broadband79.7%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in London Mills was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is General Downing - Peoria International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 130 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.