Mill Shoals, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Wayne County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
138 Population 179/sq mi density
$58,542 Median Income $29,275 per capita
$60,000 Home Value $120,091 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$58,542 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,000 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Mill Shoals, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,542
22% below
$29,275 per capita
Home Value
$60,000
79% below
Zillow: $120,091
Bachelor's Degree+
9.0%
73% below
86.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Mill Shoals Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
78%
Home Value
21%
Poverty
62%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mill Shoals a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mill Shoals residents earn a median household income of $58,542 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,275. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 379 business establishments, including 36 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mill Shoals is $60,000 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $120,091. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Education

9.0% of adults in Mill Shoals hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mill Shoals has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population138
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density179/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$58,542
Per Capita$29,275
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$679M
Avg Weekly Wage$825

Housing

A+
Home Value$60,000
Rent
Ownership96.9%
Zillow$120,091
Housing Units79
Rent Burden24.3%

Health

Obesity37.4%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,935/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain46.0 in/yr
Elevation389 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.0%
High School+86.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute27 min
Broadband81.3%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Mill Shoals was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Evansville Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
28.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.