Quality of Life and Culture in Mount Carroll, IL

Overview

Mount Carroll is a small town in the state of Illinois with a population of 1,595. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Mount Carroll has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Small Town
Living Costs: Low Cost
Employment: (C) Average
Cultural Diversity: (D) Fair
Residents: Families
School Rating: (F) Poor
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 25.8 minutes
Walkability: (C) Average
Climate: Four Seasons
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: Yes
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: Yes

Social and Economic Statistics of Mount Carroll, IL

Employment and Income	Mount Carroll	Illinois	United States
Per Capita Income	$28,784	$32,213	$32,693
Median Household Income	$59,107	$66,690	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	3.3%	5.9%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	8.6%	9.4%	10.5%

Age	Mount Carroll	Illinois	United States
Median Age	48.6	41.5	42.3

Gender	Mount Carroll	Illinois	United States
Male	42.1%	49.8%	49.8%
Female	57.9%	50.2%	50.2%

Race	Mount Carroll	Illinois	United States
White	96.5%	87.6%	80.3%
Black or African American	0.8%	4.9%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.0%	0.2%	2.7%
Asian	1.5%	1.7%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other Race	0.5%	2.0%	2.7%
Multiracial	0.7%	3.7%	5.2%

Housing Information	Mount Carroll	Illinois	United States
Median Home Price	$86,400	$140,846	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$474	$721	$801
Family Households	43.3%	43.3%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	36.3%	36.3%	26.2%
Homeowners	79.4%	77.4%	72.9%
Renters	20.6%	22.6%	27.1%

Education	Mount Carroll	Illinois	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	6.0%	6.6%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	36.4%	36.4%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	23.0%	23.1%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	7.8%	10.1%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	15.9%	13.8%	15.0%