Illinois
Mount Carroll is a small town in Illinois with a population of 1,515. Residents earn $59,167 per year, which is 21% below the national average.
Based on current data, Mount Carroll receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Mount Carroll offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Mount Carroll is $59,167, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Mount Carroll is $88,800, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $749 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Mount Carroll is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,096 per 100,000, 44% below the national average.
23.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Mount Carroll experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches, including 33.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 96.1% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.9% |
| 71% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $59,167 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,272 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $903 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,658 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.9% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 405 |
| County GDP | $761M |
| Restaurants | 41 |
| Healthcare | 25 |
| Retail | 54 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,595 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.30% |
| Commute Time | 26.3 min |
| Work from Home | 7.6% |
| Census Median | $88,800 |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $142,797 |
| Census Median Rent | $749 |
| 36% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,595 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.30% |
| Obesity | 39.0% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.9% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.2% |
| Depression | 24.3% |
| Mental Distress | 19.1% |
| Physical Distress | 13.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.3% |
| Premature Death | 8,316/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 57.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 25 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,096.2/100K |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 121.8/100K |
| Theft | 974.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.3 inches |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 33.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 793 ft (242 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 758/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0948°N, 89.9769°W |
| County FIPS | 17015 |
Winner: Republican by 31.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.0% |
| 32% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 758/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 25 |
| Restaurants | 41 |
| Retail Stores | 54 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 26.3 min |
| Work from Home | 7.6% |