Edwards County, IL

Living in Edwards County

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Bikeability 18
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Walkability 35
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Commute 68
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Public Transit 11
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 96
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Airports 4
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Hospitals 62
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Colleges 41
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Schools 23
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Residents

6.5k Population -252 (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
14% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
65% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate35%
Some College44%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$51k Median Household Income +$11k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year -3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector75%
Self-employed11%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation28%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office16%
Service13%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Walked3%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$79k Median Home Value +$18k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$361 Median Monthly Rent +$56 (2010–19)
69% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home18%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier24%

Home Value

Less than $50K27%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity25%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas18%
Utility gas51%
Wood4%

Crime

Violent Crime in Edwards County

United States45
Illinois50

Property Crime in Edwards County

United States48
Illinois43

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (25%)(72%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton13%
Donald Trump83%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 30 3 3
Feb 34 3 3
Mar 44 4 1
Apr 55 4 0
May 65 6 0
Jun 74 4 0
Jul 77 4 0
Aug 76 3 0
Sep 68 3 0
Oct 57 4 0
Nov 45 4 0
Dec 33 4 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Edwards County

Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding77
Tornado30
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Edwards County, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Edwards County, IL

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St Joseph School
22 miles, N

Colleges

Colleges near Edwards County, IL

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Brescia University
68 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Edwards County, IL

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Airports

Airports near Edwards County, IL

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Barkley Regional Airport
102 miles, SW