What are the schools like in Long Creek, IL?

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

What is the median household income in Long Creek?

The median household income in Long Creek, IL is $78,681 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.1%.

What is the weather like in Long Creek, IL?

Long Creek has an average high temperature of 34.7°F in January and 85.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 13.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Long Creek, IL affordable or expensive?

Long Creek's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Long Creek is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $158,100 and the median rent is $760 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Long Creek, IL?

Long Creek has a violent crime rate of 396.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1901.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Long Creek, IL a Good Place to Live?

Long Creek is a small town of 1,318 in Illinois, with a median household income of $78,681 and a 5.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: Long Creek stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

All Long 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: 86.6

Long Creek's overall cost of living index is 86.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Long Creek costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Long Creek, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$158,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$760	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	88.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$78,681	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Long Creek's violent crime rate is 396.1 per 100,000 residents — 4% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

396.1 /100k

Property Crime

1901.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Long Creek, 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	19.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Long Creek sees average highs of 34.7°F in January and 85.8°F in July, with 36.4 inches of annual precipitation and 13.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Long Creek, IL
Average High — January	34.7°F
Average High — July	85.8°F
Annual Precipitation	36.4"
Annual Snowfall	13.6"

Demographics

Metric	Long Creek, IL	National Avg
Population	1,318	—
Median Age	50.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.3%	22.2%
65 and over	22.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Mount Zion, IL 2 mi Decatur, IL 6 mi Dalton City, IL 6 mi LaPlace, IL 7 mi Elwin, IL 7 mi

Long Creek vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Long Creek, IL affordable or expensive?

Long Creek's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Long Creek roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $158,100 and median rent is $760/month.

What is the crime rate in Long Creek, IL?

Long Creek's violent crime rate is 396.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1901.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Long Creek?

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

Is Long Creek, IL a good place to live?

Long Creek, IL has a population of 1,318, a median household income of $78,681, 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.

What is the weather like in Long Creek?

Long Creek averages 34.7°F in January and 85.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.4 inches with about 13.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Long Creek?

The population of Long Creek, Illinois is 1,318 with a median age of 50.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Long Creek?

Key numbers for living in Long Creek: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $158,100, median household income $78,681, crime index 99 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Long Creek side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.