What are the schools like in Mossville, IL?

Mossville is served primarily by Il Valley Central USD 321. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.7:1.

What is the median household income in Mossville?

The median household income in Mossville, IL is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 13.0%.

What is the weather like in Mossville, IL?

Mossville has an average high temperature of 33.6°F in January and 86.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 20.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Mossville, IL affordable or expensive?

Mossville's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Mossville is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $91,700 and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Mossville has a violent crime rate of 866.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2803.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Mossville, IL a Good Place to Live?

Mossville is a small town of 220 in Illinois, with a median household income of N/A and a 13.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Mossville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Mossville 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: 88.6

Mossville's overall cost of living index is 88.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Mossville costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Mossville, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$91,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

Mossville's violent crime rate is 866.2 per 100,000 residents — 128% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

866.2 /100k

Property Crime

2803.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Mossville is served primarily by Il Valley Central USD 321. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Mossville, IL	National Avg
School District	Il Valley Central USD 321	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	54.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mossville sees average highs of 33.6°F in January and 86.3°F in July, with 39.7 inches of annual precipitation and 20.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Mossville, IL
Average High — January	33.6°F
Average High — July	86.3°F
Annual Precipitation	39.7"
Annual Snowfall	20.0"

Demographics

Metric	Mossville, IL	National Avg
Population	220	—
Median Age	34.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	13.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	37.7%	22.2%
65 and over	7.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Spring Bay, IL 2 mi Bay View Gardens, IL 2 mi Peoria Heights, IL 5 mi Rome, IL 5 mi Peoria, IL 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Mossville

Mossville, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

61552

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mossville, IL affordable or expensive?

Mossville's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Mossville roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $91,700 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Mossville, IL?

Mossville's violent crime rate is 866.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2803.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Mossville?

Public schools in Mossville are operated by Il Valley Central USD 321. The district has 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1. 54.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Mossville, IL a good place to live?

Mossville, IL has a population of 220, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 13.0%. 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 Mossville?

Mossville averages 33.6°F in January and 86.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.7 inches with about 20.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Mossville?

Mossville, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61552.

What is the population of Mossville?

The population of Mossville, Illinois is 220 with a median age of 34.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Mossville?

Key numbers for living in Mossville: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $91,700, median household income N/A, crime index 190 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mossville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.