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Solon Mills, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · McHenry County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
140 Population 700/sq mi density
$287,200 Home Value $400,088 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
70 Violent Crime/100K 717 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
70 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Solon Mills, IL

At a Glance

Home Value
$287,200
2% above
Zillow: $400,088
Violent Crime
70/100K
82% below
717/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.1%
4% above
84.7% high school+
Unemployment
9.0%
150% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
4% above
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Solon Mills Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
102%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
104%
Unemployment
250%
Crime
18%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Solon Mills a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Solon Mills is $287,200 , 2% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $400,088. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.

Safety & Crime

Solon Mills reports 70 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 717/100K.

Education

35.1% of adults in Solon Mills hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% above the national average). 84.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population140
Median Age57.8 yrs
Density700/mi²
Male / Female66% / 34%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$200,205
Unemployment9.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$15,983M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060

Housing

Home Value$287,200
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$400,088
Housing Units99
Rent Burden30.3%

Crime

F
Violent70/100K
Property717/100K

Health

Obesity33.3%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death5,730/100K

Climate

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

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.1%
High School+84.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Broadband61.0%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Solon Mills was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Kenosha Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 645 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.