Alexander County, IL

Living in Alexander County

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Bikeability 23
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Walkability 16
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Commute 37
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Public Transit 37
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 42
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Airports 6
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Hospitals 27
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Colleges 32
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Schools 1
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Residents

6.3k Population -2.2k (2010–19)
45  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
13% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
63% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Black33%
Caucasian63%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate41%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$37k Median Household Income +$8k (2010–19)
79% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
30  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more<1%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector69%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office21%
Service27%

Commute

Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Walked1%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$56k Median Home Value -$2.2k (2010–19)
6% Built 2000 or Later
$309 Median Monthly Rent +$24 (2010–19)
40% Owner-Occupied -17% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home11%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier23%

Home Value

Less than $50K45%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity49%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas15%
Utility gas33%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Alexander County

United States45
Illinois50

Property Crime in Alexander County

United States48
Illinois43

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (53%)(44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump53%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 33 4 2
Feb 38 4 3
Mar 47 4 1
Apr 57 5 0
May 66 5 0
Jun 74 4 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 77 3 0
Sep 69 3 0
Oct 58 4 0
Nov 47 4 0
Dec 36 4 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Alexander County

Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding69
Tornado39
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Alexander County, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Alexander County, IL

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St Joseph School
9 miles, W
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St Augustine School
11 miles, W

Colleges

Colleges near Alexander County, IL

Hospitals

Hospitals near Alexander County, IL

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Southeasthealth
14 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Alexander County, IL

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