Very AffordableVery SafeDeer Creek-Mackinaw CUSD 701
Median Income
$82,273
household / year
Median Home Value
$147,600
owner-occupied
Median Rent
$1,077
gross / month
Cost of Living
89
national avg = 100
Is Deer Creek, IL a Good Place to Live?
Deer Creek is a small town of 586 in Illinois, with a median household income of $82,273
and a 1.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Deer Creek stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Deer Creek is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Deer Creek city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 88.6
Deer Creek's overall cost of living index is 88.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Deer Creek costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Deer Creek, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$147,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,077
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
79.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$82,273
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Deer Creek's violent crime rate is 69.8 per 100,000 residents
— 82% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
69.8 /100k
Property Crime
705.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Deer Creek is served primarily by Deer Creek-Mackinaw CUSD 701.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Deer Creek, IL
National Avg
School District
Deer Creek-Mackinaw CUSD 701
—
Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Deer Creek sees average highs of 33.2°F in January
and 85.5°F in July,
with 37.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 22.3 inches of snow per year.
Deer Creek's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Deer Creek roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $147,600 and median rent is $1,077/month.
Deer Creek's violent crime rate is 69.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 705.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Deer Creek are operated by Deer Creek-Mackinaw CUSD 701.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1. 25.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Deer Creek, IL has a population of 586, a median household income of $82,273, and an unemployment rate of 1.8%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Deer Creek averages 33.2°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.5 inches
with about 22.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Deer Creek, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61733.
The population of Deer Creek, Illinois is 586 with a median age of 40.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Deer Creek: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $147,600, median household income $82,273, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Deer Creek side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.