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Mill Creek, IL

Illinois

Mill Creek is a small town in Illinois with a population of 32. Residents earn $107,500 per year, which is 43% above the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
32 Population 84/sq mi density
$107,500 Median Income $34,413 per capita
$38,800 Home Value
59°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$107,500 median income, 20.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$38,800 home value
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $107,500
43% higher than US avg
Home Value $38,800
86% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 29.2%
13% lower than US avg
Unemployment 20.0%
456% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 25.0%
102% higher than US avg

How Mill Creek Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population32
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density84/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 91%
Veterans29.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$107,500
Per Capita$34,413
Unemployment20.0%
Poverty25.0%
County GDP$533M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$38,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units16
Rent Burden30.4%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain51.1 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation377 ft (115 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute29 min
Broadband12.0%
Libraries4

Is Mill Creek a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mill Creek receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Mill Creek offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Mill Creek is $107,500, which is significantly higher than the national average — 43% above $75,149. This places Mill Creek among higher-income communities. At 20.0%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 25.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Mill Creek is $38,800, 86% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

29.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Mill Creek enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. With 299 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches, including 10.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Mill Creek has a population of 32 with a density of 84 people per square mile. The median age is 45.8 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.6%).

Population

32
Total Population
84
People / sq mi
45.8yrs
Median Age
18% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.3%
Female 43.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Mill Creek vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Mill Creek vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mill Creek is $107,500, which is 43% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 20.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 25.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Mill Creek vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$107,500
43% above US avg
Per Capita Income$34,413
Avg Weekly Wage$870
IRS Avg AGI$59,519

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment20.0%
456% above US avg
Poverty Rate25.0%
102% above US avg
Establishments (County)329
County GDP$533M

Business (County)

Restaurants41
Healthcare60
Retail57
Manufacturing12

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,106
17% above US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate10.58%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.5 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Mill Creek is $38,800, 86% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$38,800
86% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden30.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units16
Median Year Built1947

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,106
17% above US avg
Effective Rate10.58%
Mill Creek has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 51.1 inches. The area enjoys 299 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall51.1 inches
35% above US avg
Snowfall10.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation377 ft (115 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density84/sq mi
Coordinates37.3409°N, 89.2531°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17181
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 29.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (13% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 43.2-point margin. 12.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71%
D 27.8%

Winner: Republican by 43.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+29.2%
13% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.34
B Education Grade (3.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density84/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access12.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities60
Restaurants41
Retail Stores57

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.5 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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