Willow Hill is a small town of 256 in Illinois, with a median household income of $33,864
and a 14.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Willow Hill stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Willow Hill is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Willow Hill 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: 88.2
Willow Hill's overall cost of living index is 88.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Willow Hill costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Willow Hill, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$55,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$775
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
95.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$33,864
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Willow Hill's violent crime rate is 83.2 per 100,000 residents
— 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
83.2 /100k
Property Crime
364.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Willow Hill is served primarily by South Eastern Sp Ed Program.
Metric
Willow Hill, IL
National Avg
School District
South Eastern Sp Ed Program
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
2.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Willow Hill sees average highs of 34.9°F in January
and 84.4°F in July,
with 45.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 14.2 inches of snow per year.
Willow Hill's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Willow Hill roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $55,000 and median rent is $775/month.
Willow Hill's violent crime rate is 83.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 364.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Willow Hill are operated by South Eastern Sp Ed Program.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
2.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Willow Hill, IL has a population of 256, a median household income of $33,864, and an unemployment rate of 14.6%.
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.
Willow Hill averages 34.9°F in January and 84.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.7 inches
with about 14.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Willow Hill, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62480.
The population of Willow Hill, Illinois is 256 with a median age of 31.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Willow Hill: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $55,000, median household income $33,864, crime index 20 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Willow Hill side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
