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Mount Pulaski, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Logan County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,513 Population 1,339/sq mi density
$70,175 Median Income $33,352 per capita
$113,400 Home Value $150,767 Zillow
$741 Median Rent 25.9% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$70,175 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,400 home value, $741/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Mount Pulaski, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,175
7% below
$33,352 per capita
Home Value
$113,400
60% below
Zillow: $150,767
Median Rent
$741/mo
36% below
25.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
952/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.6%
30% below
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
1.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16% above
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Mount Pulaski Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Mount Pulaski's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
93%
Home Value
40%
Rent
64%
Poverty
8%
Bachelor's
70%
Unemployment
50%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mount Pulaski a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mount Pulaski residents earn a median household income of $70,175 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,352. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 558 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mount Pulaski is $113,400 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $150,767. Median rent is $741/month, with 25.9% 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 1945.

Safety & Crime

Mount Pulaski reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 952/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

23.6% of adults in Mount Pulaski hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mount Pulaski has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population1,513
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density1,339/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,175
Per Capita$33,352
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$1,344M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034

Housing

A+
Home Value$113,400
Rent$741
Ownership82.6%
Zillow$150,767
Housing Units706
Rent Burden25.9%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property952/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary544/100K

Health

Obesity37.1%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,078/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation680 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.6%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute24 min
Broadband83.2%
Internet Speed83 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Mount Pulaski was founded in 1836.
The median home in Mount Pulaski was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.