Edgar County, IL

Living in Edgar County

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Bikeability 5
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Walkability 17
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Commute 80
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Public Transit 6
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Affordability 96
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Public Safety 61
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Airports 23
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Hospitals 47
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Colleges 88
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Schools 6
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Residents

17k Population -1.4k (2010–19)
45  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
17% College-Educated
68% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate37%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household68%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$54k Median Household Income +$14k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector72%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office18%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$83k Median Home Value +$8.6k (2010–19)
9% Built 2000 or Later
$440 Median Monthly Rent +$57 (2010–19)
65% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached84%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home6%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier32%

Home Value

Less than $50K20%
$50K to $99K44%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity21%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas19%
Utility gas56%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Edgar County

United States45
Illinois50

Property Crime in Edgar County

United States48
Illinois43

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (35%)(62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump72%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 26 2 7
Feb 30 2 4
Mar 41 3 2
Apr 53 4 0
May 63 5 0
Jun 72 5 0
Jul 75 5 0
Aug 73 4 0
Sep 66 3 0
Oct 55 4 0
Nov 43 4 0
Dec 30 3 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Edgar County

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding51
Tornado26
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Edgar County, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Edgar County, IL

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Colleges

Colleges near Edgar County, IL

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Edgar County, IL

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Hamilton Center Inc
22 miles, SE
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Union Hospital Inc
23 miles, SE

Airports

Airports near Edgar County, IL

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