Mount Clare, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Macoupin County County
Mount Clare, IL
At a Glance
How Mount Clare Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mount Clare's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Mount Clare a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Mount Clare residents earn a median household income of $66,125 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,650. The unemployment rate stands at 9.5% (164% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 887 business establishments, including 88 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mount Clare is $111,100 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $67,486. Median rent is $569/month, with 30.0% 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 1952.
Education
12.3% of adults in Mount Clare hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.