What are the schools like in Mounds, IL?

Mounds is served primarily by Meridian CUSD 101. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.2:1.

What is the median household income in Mounds?

The median household income in Mounds, IL is $26,667 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.0%.

What is the weather like in Mounds, IL?

Mounds has an average high temperature of 43.4°F in January and 88.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 7.2 inches.

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

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

Mounds has a violent crime rate of 165.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 827.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Mounds, IL a Good Place to Live?

Mounds is a small town of 831 in Illinois, with a median household income of $26,667 and a 8.0% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Mounds stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).

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

All Mounds city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Mounds metro area.

Metric	Mounds, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$604	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	58.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$26,667	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Mounds's violent crime rate is 165.6 per 100,000 residents — 56% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

165.6 /100k

Property Crime

827.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Mounds is served primarily by Meridian CUSD 101. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Mounds, IL	National Avg
School District	Meridian CUSD 101	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	74.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mounds sees average highs of 43.4°F in January and 88.7°F in July, with 51.0 inches of annual precipitation and 7.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Mounds, IL
Average High — January	43.4°F
Average High — July	88.7°F
Annual Precipitation	51.0"
Annual Snowfall	7.2"

Demographics

Metric	Mounds, IL	National Avg
Population	831	—
Median Age	42.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	7.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	90.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	25.8%	22.2%
65 and over	19.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Mound City, IL 3 mi Unity, IL 5 mi Pulaski, IL 7 mi Cairo, IL 8 mi Olmsted, IL 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Mounds

Mounds, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

62964

Mounds vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mounds, IL affordable or expensive?

Mounds has a median home value of N/A and median rent of $604/month against a median household income of $26,667.

What is the crime rate in Mounds, IL?

Mounds's violent crime rate is 165.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 827.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Mounds?

Public schools in Mounds are operated by Meridian CUSD 101. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1. 15.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Mounds, IL a good place to live?

Mounds, IL has a population of 831, a median household income of $26,667, and an unemployment rate of 8.0%. 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 Mounds?

Mounds averages 43.4°F in January and 88.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.0 inches with about 7.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Mounds?

Mounds, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62964.

What is the population of Mounds?

The population of Mounds, Illinois is 831 with a median age of 42.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Mounds?

Key numbers for living in Mounds: median home N/A, median household income $26,667, crime index 42 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mounds side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.