What are the schools like in Mount Zion, IL?

Mount Zion is served primarily by Mt Zion CUSD 3. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.8:1.

What is the median household income in Mount Zion?

The median household income in Mount Zion, IL is $99,798 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.0%.

What is the weather like in Mount Zion, IL?

Mount Zion has an average high temperature of 34.7°F in January and 85.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 13.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Mount Zion, IL affordable or expensive?

Mount Zion's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Mount Zion is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $177,600 and the median rent is $754 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Mount Zion, IL?

Mount Zion has a violent crime rate of 51.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 514.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Mount Zion, IL a Good Place to Live?

Mount Zion is a small town of 6,255 in Illinois, with a median household income of $99,798 and a 4.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: Mount Zion stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

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

All Mount Zion 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: 86.6

Mount Zion's overall cost of living index is 86.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Mount Zion costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Mount Zion, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$177,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$754	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$99,798	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Mount Zion's violent crime rate is 51.4 per 100,000 residents — 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

51.4 /100k

Property Crime

514.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Mount Zion is served primarily by Mt Zion CUSD 3. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.8:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Mount Zion, IL	National Avg
School District	Mt Zion CUSD 3	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	31.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mount Zion sees average highs of 34.7°F in January and 85.8°F in July, with 36.4 inches of annual precipitation and 13.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Mount Zion, IL
Average High — January	34.7°F
Average High — July	85.8°F
Annual Precipitation	36.4"
Annual Snowfall	13.6"

Demographics

Metric	Mount Zion, IL	National Avg
Population	6,255	—
Median Age	39.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.0%	18.9%
Asian	2.4%	6.3%
Under 18	30.5%	22.2%
65 and over	18.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Long Creek, IL 2 mi Elwin, IL 5 mi Decatur, IL 6 mi Dalton City, IL 6 mi Macon, IL 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Mount Zion

Mount Zion, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

62549

Mount Zion vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mount Zion, IL affordable or expensive?

Mount Zion's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Mount Zion roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $177,600 and median rent is $754/month.

What is the crime rate in Mount Zion, IL?

Mount Zion's violent crime rate is 51.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 514.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Mount Zion?

Public schools in Mount Zion are operated by Mt Zion CUSD 3. The district has 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.8:1. 31.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Mount Zion, IL a good place to live?

Mount Zion, IL has a population of 6,255, a median household income of $99,798, and an unemployment rate of 4.0%. 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 Mount Zion?

Mount Zion averages 34.7°F in January and 85.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.4 inches with about 13.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Mount Zion?

Mount Zion, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62549.

What is the population of Mount Zion?

The population of Mount Zion, Illinois is 6,255 with a median age of 39.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Mount Zion?

Key numbers for living in Mount Zion: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $177,600, median household income $99,798, crime index 18 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mount Zion side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.