Mount Clare, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan Area

Mount Clare is a small town in Illinois with a population of 322. Residents earn $66,125 per year, which is 12% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
322 Population 209/sq mi density
$66,125 Median Income $45,650 per capita
$111,100 Home Value
$569 Median Rent 30.0% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$66,125 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,100 home value, $569/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $66,125
12% lower than US avg
Home Value $111,100
61% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.3%
64% lower than US avg
Median Rent $569
51% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.5%
11% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.0%
11% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.2%
18% lower than US avg

How Mount Clare Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population322
Median Age56.7 yrs
Density209/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans10.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$66,125
Per Capita$45,650
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty10.2%
County GDP$1,525M
Commute34 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$111,100
Rent$569
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units132
Rent Burden30.0%

Health

Obesity35.5%
Uninsured7.8%
Smoking15.7%
Depression24.1%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain40.0 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation652 ft (199 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute34 min
Broadband71.4%
Libraries9

Is Mount Clare a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mount Clare receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Mount Clare offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Mount Clare is $66,125, 12% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, indicating a healthy job market. 10.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Mount Clare is $111,100, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $569 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

12.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Mount Clare experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches, including 16.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Mount Clare has a population of 322 with a density of 209 people per square mile. The median age is 56.7 years, 46% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.2%), with 1.9% Hispanic, 3.4% Black.

Population

322
Total Population
209
People / sq mi
56.7yrs
Median Age
46% above US avg
1.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.4%
Female 55.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Mount Clare vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.7%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.3%
98% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Mount Clare vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mount Clare is $66,125, which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Income: Mount Clare vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,125
12% below US avg
Per Capita Income$45,650
Avg Weekly Wage$898
IRS Avg AGI$67,326

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.0%
11% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.2%
18% below US avg
Establishments (County)887
County GDP$1,525M

Business (County)

Restaurants88
Healthcare78
Retail116
Manufacturing33

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,826
9% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.44%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time34.0 min
Drive Alone83.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Mount Clare is $111,100, 61% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $569 (51% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$111,100
61% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$569
51% below US avg
Rent Burden30.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied75.2%
Housing Units132
Median Year Built1952

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,826
9% above US avg
Effective Rate3.44%
In Mount Clare, 35.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.8% of residents lack health insurance. 15.7% are current smokers. 24.1% report depression. 21.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Mount Clare vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.5%
11% above US avg
Diabetes9.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure30.8%
Asthma10.6%
COPD6.9%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.7%
12% above US avg
Binge Drinking21.2%
Physical Inactivity21.8%
Depression24.1%
Mental Distress19.0%
Physical Distress12.9%
Short Sleep36.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate88.8%
Uninsured7.8%
9% below US avg
Checkup Rate74.6%
Dental Visits62.7%
Premature Death9,298/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access78.1%
Healthcare Facilities78
Mount Clare has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.0 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.0 inches
5% above US avg
Snowfall16.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation652 ft (199 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density209/sq mi
Coordinates39.0973°N, 89.8337°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17117
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 12.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 39.2-point margin. 71.4% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 68.7%
D 29.5%

Winner: Republican by 39.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.3%
64% below US avg
High School+88.1%
Graduate Degree+5.9%
School Test Score5.34
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density209/sq mi
Total Area1.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access71.4%
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities78
Restaurants88
Retail Stores116

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute34.0 min
Drive Alone83.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.7%

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