Mounds, IL

Mounds, Illinois

Mounds, Illinois, in Pulaski county, is 105 miles N of Jackson, Tennessee (center to center) and 120 miles SE of St. Louis, Missouri. There are 1,117 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Mounds

In Mounds, about 38% of adults are married. People in Mounds are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Approximately 63% of Mounds is non-white. Diversity is a hallmark of Mounds.

Women are better represented than men in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mounds had a median family income of $20,125.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Mounds Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Mounds that were owner-occupied was 67%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. Cheap apartment rents is one thing Mounds has going for it. Compared to most cities in the state, the city has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Mounds, 81% of commuters drive to work. More folks in Mounds use public transportation than most people elsewhere.

High Points

Mounds strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 1%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Mounds, IL

Comparing Mounds to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Mounds Almanac

Mounds Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Mounds Public Libraries

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Mounds Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Mounds residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Mounds, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Mounds High Schools (2004)

MERIDIAN HIGH SCHOOL
1401 MOUNDS RD
618-342-6778
A Title I school.
Serves 217 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Mounds Colleges

(List of All Illinois Colleges)

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