What are the schools like in Limestone, IL?

School district data for Limestone is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Limestone?

The median household income in Limestone, IL is $105,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.8%.

What is the weather like in Limestone, IL?

Limestone has an average high temperature of 32.5°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 27.4 inches.

Limestone, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Limestone, IL affordable or expensive?

Limestone's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Limestone is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $201,100 and the median rent is $1,313 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Limestone, IL?

Limestone has a violent crime rate of 80.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 497.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Limestone, IL a Good Place to Live?

Limestone is a small town of 1,479 in Illinois, with a median household income of $105,750 and a 5.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Limestone stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Limestone is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Limestone 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: 92.3

Limestone's overall cost of living index is 92.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Limestone costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Limestone, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$201,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,313	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	95.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$105,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Limestone's violent crime rate is 80.1 per 100,000 residents — 79% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

80.1 /100k

Property Crime

497.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Limestone, IL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Limestone sees average highs of 32.5°F in January and 84.8°F in July, with 39.1 inches of annual precipitation and 27.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Limestone, IL
Average High — January	32.5°F
Average High — July	84.8°F
Annual Precipitation	39.1"
Annual Snowfall	27.4"

Demographics

Metric	Limestone, IL	National Avg
Population	1,479	—
Median Age	39.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.8%	22.2%
65 and over	20.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bourbonnais, IL 5 mi Bonfield, IL 5 mi Kankakee, IL 6 mi Bradley, IL 6 mi Irwin, IL 7 mi

Limestone vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Limestone, IL affordable or expensive?

Limestone's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Limestone roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $201,100 and median rent is $1,313/month.

What is the crime rate in Limestone, IL?

Limestone's violent crime rate is 80.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 497.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Limestone?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Limestone, IL a good place to live?

Limestone, IL has a population of 1,479, a median household income of $105,750, and an unemployment rate of 5.8%. 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.

What is the weather like in Limestone?

Limestone averages 32.5°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.1 inches with about 27.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Limestone?

The population of Limestone, Illinois is 1,479 with a median age of 39.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Limestone?

Key numbers for living in Limestone: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $201,100, median household income $105,750, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Limestone side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.