Louisville is a small town of 1,183 in Illinois, with a median household income of $39,517
and a 6.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Louisville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Louisville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Louisville 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: 86.5
Louisville's overall cost of living index is 86.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Louisville costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Louisville, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$79,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$496
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
62.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$39,517
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Louisville's violent crime rate is 68.3 per 100,000 residents
— 82% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
68.3 /100k
Property Crime
288.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Louisville is served primarily by North Clay CUSD 25.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Louisville, IL
National Avg
School District
North Clay CUSD 25
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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
11.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
78.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Louisville sees average highs of 40.4°F in January
and 87.7°F in July,
with 46.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 8.3 inches of snow per year.
Louisville's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Louisville roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $79,500 and median rent is $496/month.
Louisville's violent crime rate is 68.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 288.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Louisville are operated by North Clay CUSD 25.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1. 19.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Louisville, IL has a population of 1,183, a median household income of $39,517, and an unemployment rate of 6.9%.
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.
Louisville averages 40.4°F in January and 87.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.4 inches
with about 8.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Louisville, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62858.
The population of Louisville, Illinois is 1,183 with a median age of 38.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Louisville: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $79,500, median household income $39,517, crime index 16 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Louisville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
