La Moille is a small town of 778 in Illinois, with a median household income of $63,973
and a 0.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
La Moille stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether La Moille is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All La Moille 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: 91.2
La Moille's overall cost of living index is 91.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in La Moille costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
La Moille, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$98,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$779
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
77.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$63,973
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
La Moille's violent crime rate is 3.1 per 100,000 residents
— 99% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
3.1 /100k
Property Crime
502.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
La Moille is served primarily by La Moille CUSD 303.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
La Moille, IL
National Avg
School District
La Moille CUSD 303
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
8.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
La Moille sees average highs of 30.3°F in January
and 84.5°F in July,
with 38.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 25.3 inches of snow per year.
La Moille's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes La Moille roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $98,700 and median rent is $779/month.
La Moille's violent crime rate is 3.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 502.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in La Moille are operated by La Moille CUSD 303.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.7:1. 12.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
La Moille, IL has a population of 778, a median household income of $63,973, and an unemployment rate of 0.7%.
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.
La Moille averages 30.3°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.4 inches
with about 25.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
La Moille, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61330.
The population of La Moille, Illinois is 778 with a median age of 37.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in La Moille: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $98,700, median household income $63,973, crime index 10 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare La Moille side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
