What are the schools like in New Douglas, IL?

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

What is the median household income in New Douglas?

The median household income in New Douglas, IL is $48,150 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.6%.

What is the weather like in New Douglas, IL?

New Douglas has an average high temperature of 38.4°F in January and 88.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 13.9 inches.

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

Q: Is New Douglas, IL affordable or expensive?

New Douglas's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means New Douglas is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $83,300 and the median rent is $720 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in New Douglas, IL?

New Douglas has a violent crime rate of 217.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1027.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is New Douglas, IL a Good Place to Live?

New Douglas is a small town of 329 in Illinois, with a median household income of $48,150 and a 0.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: New Douglas stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether New Douglas is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All New Douglas 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: 96.3

New Douglas's overall cost of living index is 96.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in New Douglas costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	New Douglas, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$83,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$720	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	81.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$48,150	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

New Douglas's violent crime rate is 217.5 per 100,000 residents — 43% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

217.5 /100k

Property Crime

1027.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	New Douglas, 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	7.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

New Douglas sees average highs of 38.4°F in January and 88.7°F in July, with 42.0 inches of annual precipitation and 13.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	New Douglas, IL
Average High — January	38.4°F
Average High — July	88.7°F
Annual Precipitation	42.0"
Annual Snowfall	13.9"

Demographics

Metric	New Douglas, IL	National Avg
Population	329	—
Median Age	48.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	14.9%	22.2%
65 and over	19.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Livingston, IL 5 mi Williamson, IL 5 mi Sorento, IL 5 mi Alhambra, IL 7 mi Staunton, IL 7 mi

ZIP Codes in New Douglas

New Douglas, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

62074

New Douglas vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is New Douglas, IL affordable or expensive?

New Douglas's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes New Douglas roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $83,300 and median rent is $720/month.

What is the crime rate in New Douglas, IL?

New Douglas's violent crime rate is 217.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1027.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in New Douglas?

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

Is New Douglas, IL a good place to live?

New Douglas, IL has a population of 329, a median household income of $48,150, and an unemployment rate of 0.6%. 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 New Douglas?

New Douglas averages 38.4°F in January and 88.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.0 inches with about 13.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in New Douglas?

New Douglas, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62074.

What is the population of New Douglas?

The population of New Douglas, Illinois is 329 with a median age of 48.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in New Douglas?

Key numbers for living in New Douglas: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $83,300, median household income $48,150, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare New Douglas side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.