What are the schools like in Scottville, IL?

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

What is the median household income in Scottville?

The median household income in Scottville, IL is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 40.4%.

What is the weather like in Scottville, IL?

Scottville has an average high temperature of 35.4°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 17.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Scottville, IL affordable or expensive?

Scottville's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Scottville is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $106,300 and the median rent is $392 per month.

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

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

Is Scottville, IL a Good Place to Live?

Scottville is a small town of 81 in Illinois, with a median household income of N/A and a 40.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Scottville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

All Scottville 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

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

Metric	Scottville, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$106,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$392	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	50.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Scottville 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	Scottville, 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	6.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Scottville sees average highs of 35.4°F in January and 85.6°F in July, with 40.1 inches of annual precipitation and 17.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Scottville, IL
Average High — January	35.4°F
Average High — July	85.6°F
Annual Precipitation	40.1"
Annual Snowfall	17.6"

Demographics

Metric	Scottville, IL	National Avg
Population	81	—
Median Age	52.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	40.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	12.3%	22.2%
65 and over	27.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Palmyra, IL 6 mi Modesto, IL 7 mi Hettick, IL 9 mi Franklin, IL 10 mi Murrayville, IL 11 mi

Scottville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Scottville, IL affordable or expensive?

Scottville's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Scottville roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $106,300 and median rent is $392/month.

What is the crime rate in Scottville, IL?

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

What are the schools like in Scottville?

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

Is Scottville, IL a good place to live?

Scottville, IL has a population of 81, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 40.4%. 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 Scottville?

Scottville averages 35.4°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.1 inches with about 17.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Scottville?

The population of Scottville, Illinois is 81 with a median age of 52.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Scottville?

Key numbers for living in Scottville: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $106,300, median household income N/A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Scottville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.