Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Millington is a small town in Illinois with a population of 675. Residents earn $79,767 per year, which is 6% above the national average.
Based on current data, Millington receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. Millington offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Millington is $79,767, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Millington is $205,700, 27% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,104 per month. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
18.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Millington experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches, including 30.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.3% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.7% |
| 80% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $79,767 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $41,817 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $985 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $87,438 |
| Unemployment | 5.3% |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.9% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,463 |
| County GDP | $5,408M |
| Restaurants | 235 |
| Healthcare | 218 |
| Retail | 253 |
| Manufacturing | 85 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,287 |
| 137% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.03% |
| Commute Time | 39.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.8% |
| Census Median | $205,700 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $699,000 |
| Median List Price | $699,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $133 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 86.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,104 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 24.4% |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 94.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,287 |
| 137% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.03% |
| Obesity | 36.3% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.1% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.4% |
| Depression | 22.9% |
| Mental Distress | 17.7% |
| Physical Distress | 11.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.0% |
| Premature Death | 4,543/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 218 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 36.8 inches |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 30.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 578 ft (176 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 951/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5605°N, 88.6041°W |
| County FIPS | 17093 |
Winner: Democrat by 1.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.3% |
| 46% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 951/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 92.2% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 218 |
| Restaurants | 235 |
| Retail Stores | 253 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 39.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.8% |