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Mill Creek, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Union County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
32 Population 84/sq mi density
$107,500 Median Income $34,413 per capita
59°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
320 Violent Crime/100K 4,280 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$107,500 median income, 20.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
320 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Mill Creek, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$107,500
43% above
$34,413 per capita
Violent Crime
320/100K
16% below
4,280/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.2%
13% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
20.0%
456% above
25.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
21% above
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
299 sunny days/yr

How Mill Creek Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Mill Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
143%
Poverty
202%
Bachelor's
87%
Unemployment
556%
Crime
84%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mill Creek a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mill Creek residents earn a median household income of $107,500 , which is 43% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,413. The unemployment rate stands at 20.0% (456% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 329 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.

Safety & Crime

Mill Creek reports 320 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 16% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,280/100K.

Education

29.2% of adults in Mill Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher (13% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population32
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density84/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans29.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$107,500
Per Capita$34,413
Unemployment20.0%
Poverty25.0%
County GDP$533M
Avg Weekly Wage$870

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$143,231
Housing Units16
Rent Burden30.4%

Crime

F
Violent320/100K
Property4,280/100K

Health

Obesity39.0%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,018/100K

Climate

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

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute29 min
Broadband12.0%
Internet Speed43 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Mill Creek was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Cairo Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
35.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.