Putnam County, IL

Living in Putnam County

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Bikeability 19
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Walkability 12
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Commute 56
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Public Transit 4
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Affordability 81
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Public Safety 98
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Airports 30
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Hospitals 74
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Colleges 64
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Schools 1
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Residents

5.7k Population -261 (2010–19)
48  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
17% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
68% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate38%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree6%

Households

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

Economy

$64k Median Household Income +$7.2k (2010–19)
92% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector77%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Military<1%
Sales and office16%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$127k Median Home Value +$3.2k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$522 Median Monthly Rent +$72 (2010–19)
62% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached86%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home7%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier25%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas17%
Utility gas65%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Putnam County

United States45
Illinois50

Property Crime in Putnam County

United States48
Illinois43

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (49%)(47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump57%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 22 2 7
Feb 26 2 5
Mar 38 3 3
Apr 50 3 1
May 61 4 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 74 4 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 64 3 0
Oct 52 3 0
Nov 40 3 1
Dec 26 2 6

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Putnam County

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding54
Tornado24
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Putnam County, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Putnam County, IL

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St Bede Academy
11 miles, NE
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Peru Catholic School
12 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near Putnam County, IL

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Eureka College
33 miles, S
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Methodist College
35 miles, SW
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Bradley University
38 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Putnam County, IL

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St Margarets Hospital
10 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Putnam County, IL