Menard County, IL

Living in Menard County

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Bikeability 5
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Walkability 17
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Commute 45
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Public Transit 5
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Affordability 75
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Public Safety 95
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Airports 6
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Hospitals 45
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Colleges 47
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Schools 8
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Residents

12k Population -396 (2010–19)
43  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
24% College-Educated
72% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate36%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household72%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$75k Median Household Income +$18k (2010–19)
92% Above Poverty
28  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector57%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Military<1%
Sales and office25%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$147k Median Home Value +$33k (2010–19)
17% Built 2000 or Later
$540 Median Monthly Rent +$150 (2010–19)
71% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached87%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home5%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier25%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity17%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas18%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas62%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Menard County

United States45
Illinois50

Property Crime in Menard County

United States48
Illinois43

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (34%)(63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump65%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 26 2 5
Feb 30 2 5
Mar 41 2 2
Apr 53 4 0
May 63 4 0
Jun 72 4 0
Jul 75 4 0
Aug 74 3 0
Sep 66 3 0
Oct 54 3 0
Nov 42 3 0
Dec 30 2 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Menard County

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding46
Tornado26
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Menard County, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Menard County, IL

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Lutheran High School
16 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near Menard County, IL

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Lincoln College
25 miles, E
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Menard County, IL

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St Johns Hospital
17 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near Menard County, IL