At a Glance
Median Income
$55,714
$26,695 per capita
Home Value
$85,000
Zillow: $145,857
Median Rent
$1,138/mo
13.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.4%
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
15.7% smoking rate
How Mount Auburn Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mount Auburn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mount Auburn a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mount Auburn residents earn a median household income of $55,714 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,695. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 706 business establishments, including 80 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mount Auburn is $85,000 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $145,857. Median rent is $1,138/month, with 13.9% 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 1971.
Education
14.4% of adults in Mount Auburn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mount Auburn has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population473
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density473/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$55,714
Per Capita$26,695
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$1,970M
Avg Weekly Wage$982
Housing
A+
Home Value$85,000
Rent$1,138
Ownership94.4%
Zillow$145,857
Housing Units199
Rent Burden13.9%
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,451/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain38.6 in/yr
Elevation677 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.4%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute30 min
Broadband81.3%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Mount Auburn was founded in 1839.
The median home in Mount Auburn was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.