Housing by town in Moultrie County, Illinois
Moultrie County, Illinois has 14 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $804 (±$72) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
24.0% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $709 in 2015–2019 (+13.4%; No measurable change after inflation).
East Nelson Township has the highest median gross rent ($1,635) and Jonathan Creek Township the lowest ($528).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $804 (±$72)
- Households that rent
- 24.0%
- Median household income
- $71,784
- Places
- 14
Cities, towns and townships in Moultrie County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allenville | $1,125 | 24.5% | $69,250 | $95,000 | $970 |
| Bethany | $1,002 | 33.2% | $44,583 | $106,200 | $1,885 |
| Dalton City | $860 | 24.5% | $77,750 | $103,600 | $1,560 |
| Dora Township | $900 | 22.6% | $80,263 | $115,600 | $1,693 |
| East Nelson Township | $1,635 | 8.4% | $104,375 | $161,400 | $3,202 |
| Gays | $875 | 21.7% | $52,188 | $93,000 | $1,172 |
| Jonathan Creek Township | $528 | 30.9% | $102,188 | $236,300 | $4,908 |
| Lovington | $788 | 31.1% | $55,556 | $87,400 | $1,125 |
| Lovington Township | $793 | 29.9% | $60,476 | $97,100 | $1,472 |
| Lowe Township | $775 | 26.5% | $85,000 | $158,900 | $2,471 |
| Marrowbone Township | $1,002 | 27.4% | $47,917 | $112,000 | $2,237 |
| Sullivan | $831 | 31.4% | $63,229 | $102,500 | $1,985 |
| Sullivan Township (Moultrie County) | $834 | 23.4% | $68,984 | $140,600 | $2,815 |
| Whitley Township | $929 | 9.4% | $73,750 | $152,400 | $1,255 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $20,900 | $34,800 | $55,650 |
| 2 people | $23,850 | $39,800 | $63,600 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $44,750 | $71,550 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $49,700 | $79,500 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $53,700 | $85,900 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $57,700 | $92,250 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $61,650 | $98,600 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $65,650 | $104,950 |
How the places in Moultrie County rank across Illinois
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Crime reported to police in Moultrie County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14 | 103 | 25 | 185 | 13,544 | 4 of 4 |
| 2024 | 17 | 124 | 38 | 276 | 13,757 | 4 of 4 |
| 2025 | 11 | 81 | 15 | 111 | 13,552 | 4 of 4 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Moultrie County recorded 11 violent and 15 property crimes, 81 and 111 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Moultrie County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moultrie County Sheriff's Office | 7,084 | 4 | 5 |
| Sullivan Police Department | 4,273 | 4 | 1 |
| Bethany Police Department | 1,185 | 0 | 2 |
| Lovington Police Department | 1,010 | 3 | 7 |
ZIP codes in Moultrie County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61951 | 7,787 | $825 | $150,900 | $71,905 | 21.8% |
| 61911 | 4,508 | $792 | $171,600 | $82,633 | 29.5% |
| 61937 | 1,782 | $806 | $99,700 | $61,295 | 29.1% |
| 61914 | 1,771 | $1,002 | $120,200 | $63,125 | 23.7% |
| 61928 | 776 | $585 | $152,300 | $118,271 | 18.3% |
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Questions about Moultrie County
What is the crime rate in Moultrie County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Moultrie County recorded 81 violent and 111 property crimes per 100,000 residents (11 violent and 15 property crimes in all).
Which place in Moultrie County has the highest rent?
East Nelson Township has the highest median gross rent, $1,635 (±$579) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Moultrie County has the lowest rent?
Jonathan Creek Township has the lowest median gross rent, $528 (±$9) a month.
What is the median rent in Moultrie County, Illinois?
The median gross rent in Moultrie County is $804 (±$72) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Moultrie County, Illinois
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Moultrie County, Illinois
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Moultrie County, IL
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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