Illinois
Mount Pulaski is a small town in Illinois with a population of 1,513. Residents earn $70,175 per year, which is 7% below the national average.
Based on current data, Mount Pulaski receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Mount Pulaski offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Mount Pulaski is $70,175, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Mount Pulaski is $113,400, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $741 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Mount Pulaski 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 587 per 100,000, 70% below the national average.
23.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Mount Pulaski experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches, including 19.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.0% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.0% |
| 78% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $70,175 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,352 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,034 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,999 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.0% |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 558 |
| County GDP | $1,344M |
| Restaurants | 65 |
| Healthcare | 57 |
| Retail | 71 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,356 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.84% |
| Commute Time | 23.9 min |
| Work from Home | 8.8% |
| Census Median | $113,400 |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $150,767 |
| Median List Price | $141,000 |
| Median List Price | $141,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $52 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.4% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $741 |
| 36% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,356 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.84% |
| Obesity | 37.1% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.9% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.7% |
| Depression | 24.4% |
| Mental Distress | 18.8% |
| Physical Distress | 12.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.1% |
| Premature Death | 7,078/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 67.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 57 |
| 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 | 586.7/100K |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 586.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.8 inches |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 19.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 680 ft (207 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,339/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0101°N, 89.2838°W |
| County FIPS | 17107 |
Winner: Republican by 41.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.6% |
| 30% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,339/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 57 |
| Restaurants | 65 |
| Retail Stores | 71 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 23.9 min |
| Work from Home | 8.8% |