Wabash County, IL

Living in Wabash County

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Bikeability 5
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Walkability 16
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Commute 79
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Public Transit 7
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Affordability 93
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Public Safety 80
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Airports 11
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Hospitals 72
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Colleges 42
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Schools 13
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Residents

12k Population -595 (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
18% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
67% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate31%
Some College42%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$51k Median Household Income +$4.7k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector72%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office16%
Service20%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$83k Median Home Value +$5.4k (2010–19)
10% Built 2000 or Later
$460 Median Monthly Rent +$89 (2010–19)
68% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home12%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier23%

Home Value

Less than $50K22%
$50K to $99K40%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity21%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas20%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas54%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Wabash County

United States45
Illinois50

Property Crime in Wabash County

United States48
Illinois43

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (31%)(66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump74%

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 34 4 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wabash County

Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding89
Tornado30
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Wabash County, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Wabash County, IL

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St Joseph School
16 miles, SE
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Holy Cross School
20 miles, SE

Colleges

Colleges near Wabash County, IL

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Brescia University
61 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Wabash County, IL

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Airports

Airports near Wabash County, IL

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Barkley Regional Airport
108 miles, SW