At a Glance
Median Income
$83,214
$39,808 per capita
Home Value
$165,800
Zillow: $189,626
Median Rent
$839/mo
13.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.1%
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
13.8% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Long Creek a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 4.5% (25% above 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 $189,626. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,309
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density464/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$83,214
Per Capita$39,808
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$9,054M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,304
Housing
A+
Home Value$165,800
Rent$839
Ownership91.3%
Zillow$189,626
Housing Units542
Rent Burden13.2%
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death10,949/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain36.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation664 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute18 min
Broadband93.6%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Long Creek was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
There are 244 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.