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Mound City, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Ballard County County
Mound City, IL
At a Glance
How Mound City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mound City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Mound City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Mound City residents earn a median household income of $39,808 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,974. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 229 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mound City is $43,900 , 84% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $67,507. Median rent is $783/month, with 19.2% 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 1966.
Safety & Crime
Mound City reports 3,527 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 828% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,512/100K.
Education
1.1% of adults in Mound City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (97% below the national average). 91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mound City has an average annual temperature of 58°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 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.