Mount Carroll, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Carroll County County
Mount Carroll, IL
At a Glance
How Mount Carroll Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mount Carroll's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Mount Carroll a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Mount Carroll residents earn a median household income of $59,167 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,272. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 405 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mount Carroll is $88,800 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $154,650. Median rent is $749/month, with 22.7% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Mount Carroll reports 350 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 8% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 350/100K.
Education
23.0% of adults in Mount Carroll hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% below the national average). 93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mount Carroll has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches.