Mount Pulaski is a small town of 1,636 in Illinois, with a median household income of $67,970
and a 6.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Mount Pulaski stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Mount Pulaski is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Mount Pulaski 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: 91.1
Mount Pulaski's overall cost of living index is 91.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Mount Pulaski costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Mount Pulaski, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$112,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$715
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
84.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$67,970
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Mount Pulaski's violent crime rate is 76.9 per 100,000 residents
— 80% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
76.9 /100k
Property Crime
468.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Mount Pulaski is served primarily by Mt Pulaski CUSD 23.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Mount Pulaski, IL
National Avg
School District
Mt Pulaski CUSD 23
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Mount Pulaski sees average highs of 34.5°F in January
and 85.5°F in July,
with 38.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 18.7 inches of snow per year.
Mount Pulaski's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Mount Pulaski roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $112,200 and median rent is $715/month.
Mount Pulaski's violent crime rate is 76.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 468.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Mount Pulaski are operated by Mt Pulaski CUSD 23.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1. 25.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Mount Pulaski, IL has a population of 1,636, a median household income of $67,970, and an unemployment rate of 6.5%.
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.
Mount Pulaski averages 34.5°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.7 inches
with about 18.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Mount Pulaski, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62548.
The population of Mount Pulaski, Illinois is 1,636 with a median age of 41.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Mount Pulaski: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $112,200, median household income $67,970, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mount Pulaski side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
