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Long Creek, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Macon County County
Long Creek, IL
At a Glance
How Long Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Long Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Long Creek a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Long Creek residents earn a median household income of $83,214 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,808. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,981 business establishments, including 244 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Long Creek is $165,800 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $180,932. Median rent is $839/month, with 13.2% 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 1971.
Safety & Crime
Long Creek reports 67 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 540/100K.
Education
17.1% of adults in Long Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Long Creek has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.