Fayette County, IL

Living in Fayette County

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Bikeability 17
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Walkability 34
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Commute 72
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Public Transit 21
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Affordability 96
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Public Safety 90
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Airports 25
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Hospitals 78
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Colleges 52
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Schools 5
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Residents

22k Population -442 (2010–19)
42  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
11% College-Educated -3% (2010–19)
68% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black5%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school16%
High school graduate40%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household68%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$47k Median Household Income +$5.4k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty
24  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector72%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office20%
Service21%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$88k Median Home Value +$15k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$417 Median Monthly Rent +$35 (2010–19)
67% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home14%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier28%

Home Value

Less than $50K23%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity17%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas28%
Utility gas49%
Wood5%

Crime

Violent Crime in Fayette County

United States45
Illinois50

Property Crime in Fayette County

United States48
Illinois43

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (34%)(63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump77%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 28 3 5
Feb 33 2 4
Mar 43 3 2
Apr 54 4 0
May 64 5 0
Jun 73 4 0
Jul 76 4 0
Aug 75 3 0
Sep 67 3 0
Oct 55 3 0
Nov 44 4 0
Dec 32 3 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fayette County

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding52
Tornado28
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Fayette County, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Fayette County, IL

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Colleges

Colleges near Fayette County, IL

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Greenville University
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Blackburn College
50 miles, NW
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McKendree University
51 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Fayette County, IL

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Airports

Airports near Fayette County, IL

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