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Solon Mills, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan Area

Solon Mills is a small town in Illinois with a population of 140.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
140 Population 700/sq mi density
$287,200 Home Value
49°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Home Value $287,200
2% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 35.1%
4% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.3%
4% higher than US avg
Unemployment 9.0%
150% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Solon Mills Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population140
Median Age57.8 yrs
Density700/mi²
Male / Female66% / 34%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$200,205
Unemployment9.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$15,983M
Commute43 min

Housing

Home Value$287,200
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units99
Rent Burden30.3%

Health

Obesity33.3%
Uninsured8.1%
Smoking12.9%
Depression23.8%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain37.0 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation776 ft (237 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.1%
High School+84.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute43 min
Broadband61.0%
Libraries13

Is Solon Mills a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Solon Mills receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. Solon Mills offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

At 9.0%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 43 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Solon Mills is $287,200, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 35.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 84.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Solon Mills experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches, including 34.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Solon Mills has a population of 140 with a density of 700 people per square mile. The median age is 57.8 years, 49% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

140
Total Population
700
People / sq mi
57.8yrs
Median Age
49% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 65.7%
Female 34.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Solon Mills vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.7%
21% above US avg
Spanish5.3%
60% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Solon Mills vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Solon Mills is N/A. The unemployment rate is 9.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 43 minutes.

Income: Solon Mills vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$200,205
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060
IRS Avg AGI$93,804

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.0%
150% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)7,928
County GDP$15,983M

Business (County)

Restaurants645
Healthcare846
Retail816
Manufacturing432

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,712
149% above US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.03%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time42.6 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Solon Mills is $287,200, 2% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$287,200
2% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$67
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio80.1%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Rent Burden30.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units99
Median Year Built1958

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,712
149% above US avg
Effective Rate3.03%
In Solon Mills, 33.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.1% of residents lack health insurance. 12.9% are current smokers. 23.8% report depression. 20.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Solon Mills vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.3%
4% above US avg
Diabetes9.2%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure31.2%
Asthma10.3%
COPD5.9%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking12.9%
8% below US avg
Binge Drinking20.7%
Physical Inactivity20.6%
Depression23.8%
Mental Distress17.4%
Physical Distress11.8%
Short Sleep32.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured8.1%
6% below US avg
Checkup Rate75.0%
Dental Visits63.7%
Premature Death5,730/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.8/10
Exercise Access93.1%
Healthcare Facilities846
Solon Mills has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.0 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.6°F
10% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.0 inches
3% below US avg
Snowfall34.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation776 ft (237 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density700/sq mi
Coordinates42.4421°N, 88.2764°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17111
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 35.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 5.3-point margin. 61.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 51.9%
D 46.6%

Winner: Republican by 5.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+35.1%
4% above US avg
High School+84.7%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.34
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density700/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access61.0%
Public Libraries13
Healthcare Facilities846
Restaurants645
Retail Stores816

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)18

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute42.6 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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