Lovington is a small town of 1,093 in Illinois, with a median household income of $52,566
and a 6.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lovington stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Lovington is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lovington 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
Lovington's overall cost of living index is 89.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lovington costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lovington, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$83,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$684
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$52,566
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Lovington's violent crime rate is 197.6 per 100,000 residents
— 48% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
197.6 /100k
Property Crime
1877.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lovington is served primarily by Arthur CUSD 305.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lovington, IL
National Avg
School District
Arthur CUSD 305
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lovington sees average highs of 35.3°F in January
and 86.0°F in July,
with 40.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 15.1 inches of snow per year.
Lovington's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lovington roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $83,100 and median rent is $684/month.
Lovington's violent crime rate is 197.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1877.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lovington are operated by Arthur CUSD 305.
The district has 3 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1. 8.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lovington, IL has a population of 1,093, a median household income of $52,566, 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.
Lovington averages 35.3°F in January and 86.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.1 inches
with about 15.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lovington, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61937.
The population of Lovington, Illinois is 1,093 with a median age of 42.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lovington: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $83,100, median household income $52,566, crime index 67 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lovington side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.