What are the schools like in Lynnville, IL?

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

What is the median household income in Lynnville?

The median household income in Lynnville, IL is $47,917 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Lynnville, IL?

Lynnville has an average high temperature of 35.3°F in January and 86.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 16.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Lynnville, IL affordable or expensive?

Lynnville's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lynnville is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $58,000 and the median rent is $625 per month.

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

Lynnville has a violent crime rate of 175.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1111.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lynnville, IL a Good Place to Live?

Lynnville is a small town of 129 in Illinois, with a median household income of $47,917 . Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

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

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Lynnville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lynnville 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: 86.8

Lynnville's overall cost of living index is 86.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lynnville costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Lynnville, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$58,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$625	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	94.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$47,917	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lynnville's violent crime rate is 175.3 per 100,000 residents — 54% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

175.3 /100k

Property Crime

1111.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Lynnville, 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	14.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	70.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lynnville sees average highs of 35.3°F in January and 86.9°F in July, with 41.4 inches of annual precipitation and 16.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lynnville, IL
Average High — January	35.3°F
Average High — July	86.9°F
Annual Precipitation	41.4"
Annual Snowfall	16.2"

Demographics

Metric	Lynnville, IL	National Avg
Population	129	—
Median Age	58.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.2%	22.2%
65 and over	29.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Riggston, IL 4 mi Merritt, IL 4 mi Chapin, IL 6 mi South Jacksonville, IL 7 mi Jacksonville, IL 7 mi

Lynnville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lynnville, IL affordable or expensive?

Lynnville's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Lynnville roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $58,000 and median rent is $625/month.

What is the crime rate in Lynnville, IL?

Lynnville's violent crime rate is 175.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1111.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lynnville?

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

Is Lynnville, IL a good place to live?

Lynnville, IL has a population of 129, a median household income of $47,917, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Lynnville?

Lynnville averages 35.3°F in January and 86.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.4 inches with about 16.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Lynnville?

The population of Lynnville, Illinois is 129 with a median age of 58.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lynnville?

Key numbers for living in Lynnville: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $58,000, median household income $47,917, crime index 49 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lynnville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.