Litchfield is a small town of 6,937 in Illinois, with a median household income of $50,443
and a 5.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Litchfield stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Litchfield is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Litchfield 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: 89.3
Litchfield's overall cost of living index is 89.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Litchfield costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Litchfield, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$96,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$630
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
63.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$50,443
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Litchfield's violent crime rate is 228.4 per 100,000 residents
— 40% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
228.4 /100k
Property Crime
3137.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Litchfield is served primarily by Litchfield CUSD 12.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Litchfield, IL
National Avg
School District
Litchfield CUSD 12
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Elementary Schools
2
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Litchfield sees average highs of 38.4°F in January
and 88.7°F in July,
with 42.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 13.9 inches of snow per year.
Litchfield's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Litchfield roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $96,500 and median rent is $630/month.
Litchfield's violent crime rate is 228.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3137.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Litchfield are operated by Litchfield CUSD 12.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1. 20.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Litchfield, IL has a population of 6,937, a median household income of $50,443, and an unemployment rate of 5.1%.
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.
Litchfield averages 38.4°F in January and 88.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.0 inches
with about 13.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Litchfield, IL is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 62056, 62015.
The population of Litchfield, Illinois is 6,937 with a median age of 44.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Litchfield: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $96,500, median household income $50,443, crime index 96 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Litchfield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
