What are the schools like in Mound Station, IL?

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

What is the median household income in Mound Station?

The median household income in Mound Station, IL is $71,979 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 Mound Station, IL?

Mound Station has an average high temperature of 33.8°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 13.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Mound Station, IL affordable or expensive?

Mound Station's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Mound Station is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $110,800 and the median rent is $950 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Mound Station, IL?

Crime rate data for Mound Station is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Mound Station, IL a Good Place to Live?

Mound Station is a small town of 162 in Illinois, with a median household income of $71,979 . Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Mound Station 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 Mound Station is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Mound Station 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: 93.3

Mound Station's overall cost of living index is 93.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Mound Station costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Mound Station, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$110,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$950	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	92.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$71,979	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Mound Station is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Mound Station, 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	3.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mound Station sees average highs of 33.8°F in January and 86.5°F in July, with 39.4 inches of annual precipitation and 13.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Mound Station, IL
Average High — January	33.8°F
Average High — July	86.5°F
Annual Precipitation	39.4"
Annual Snowfall	13.5"

Demographics

Metric	Mound Station, IL	National Avg
Population	162	—
Median Age	22.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	42.6%	22.2%
65 and over	9.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Clayton, IL 5 mi Mount Sterling, IL 6 mi Camp Point, IL 10 mi Golden, IL 11 mi Camden, IL 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Mound Station

Mound Station, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

62375

Mound Station vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mound Station, IL affordable or expensive?

Mound Station's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Mound Station roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $110,800 and median rent is $950/month.

What is the crime rate in Mound Station, IL?

Crime data for Mound Station is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Mound Station?

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

Is Mound Station, IL a good place to live?

Mound Station, IL has a population of 162, a median household income of $71,979, 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 Mound Station?

Mound Station averages 33.8°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.4 inches with about 13.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Mound Station?

Mound Station, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62375.

What is the population of Mound Station?

The population of Mound Station, Illinois is 162 with a median age of 22.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Mound Station?

Key numbers for living in Mound Station: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $110,800, median household income $71,979. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mound Station side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.