What are the schools like in Pulaski, IL?

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

What is the median household income in Pulaski?

The median household income in Pulaski, IL is $31,184 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.2%.

What is the weather like in Pulaski, IL?

Pulaski has an average high temperature of 43.1°F in January and 89.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 7.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Pulaski, IL affordable or expensive?

Pulaski's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Pulaski is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $85,700 and the median rent is $607 per month.

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

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

Is Pulaski, IL a Good Place to Live?

Pulaski is a small town of 255 in Illinois, with a median household income of $31,184 and a 1.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

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

All 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: 88.5

Pulaski's overall cost of living index is 88.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Pulaski costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Pulaski, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$85,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$607	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$31,184	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Pulaski 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	Pulaski, 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	23.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	80.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Pulaski sees average highs of 43.1°F in January and 89.0°F in July, with 49.4 inches of annual precipitation and 7.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Pulaski, IL
Average High — January	43.1°F
Average High — July	89.0°F
Annual Precipitation	49.4"
Annual Snowfall	7.2"

Demographics

Metric	Pulaski, IL	National Avg
Population	255	—
Median Age	50.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	44.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	55.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	15.3%	22.2%
65 and over	26.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Tamms, IL 4 mi Ullin, IL 4 mi Unity, IL 6 mi Mounds, IL 7 mi Olmsted, IL 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Pulaski

Pulaski, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

62976

Pulaski vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pulaski, IL affordable or expensive?

Pulaski's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Pulaski roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $85,700 and median rent is $607/month.

What is the crime rate in Pulaski, IL?

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

What are the schools like in Pulaski?

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

Is Pulaski, IL a good place to live?

Pulaski, IL has a population of 255, a median household income of $31,184, and an unemployment rate of 1.2%. 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 Pulaski?

Pulaski averages 43.1°F in January and 89.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.4 inches with about 7.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Pulaski?

Pulaski, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62976.

What is the population of Pulaski?

The population of Pulaski, Illinois is 255 with a median age of 50.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Pulaski?

Key numbers for living in Pulaski: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $85,700, median household income $31,184. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pulaski side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.