Effingham County, IL

Living in Effingham County

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Bikeability 22
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Walkability 40
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Commute 91
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Public Transit 20
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Affordability 86
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Public Safety 84
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Airports 17
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Hospitals 64
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Colleges 50
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Schools 23
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Residents

34k Population -95 (2010–19)
39  y Median Age
23% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
66% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate36%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$57k Median Household Income +$7.2k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty
19  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year -3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector77%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$144k Median Home Value +$37k (2010–19)
15% Built 2000 or Later
$496 Median Monthly Rent +$79 (2010–19)
70% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home8%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier14%

Home Value

Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity31%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas17%
Utility gas48%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Effingham County

United States45
Illinois50

Property Crime in Effingham County

United States48
Illinois43

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (25%)(72%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump77%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 29 3 5
Feb 33 3 4
Mar 43 3 1
Apr 54 4 0
May 64 5 0
Jun 73 4 0
Jul 77 4 0
Aug 75 3 0
Sep 67 3 0
Oct 56 3 0
Nov 45 4 0
Dec 32 3 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Effingham County

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding46
Tornado24
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Effingham County, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Effingham County, IL

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Colleges

Colleges near Effingham County, IL

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Greenville University
45 miles, W
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Millikin University
59 miles, N
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Effingham County, IL

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Clay County Hospital
26 miles, S
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Airports

Airports near Effingham County, IL

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