Mechanicsburg, IL

Living in Mechanicsburg

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Bikeability 4
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Walkability 17
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Commute 53
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Public Transit 5
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Affordability 78
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Public Safety 68
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Airports 20
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Hospitals 47
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Colleges 52
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Schools 8
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Residents

671 Population +79 (2010–19)
45  y Median Age +9 (2010–19)
17% College-Educated +13% (2010–19)
69% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years34%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Black<1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate49%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household69%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$66k Median Household Income +$18k (2010–19)
95% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
27  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector69%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office14%
Service17%

Commute

Car, truck, or van97%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$119k Median Home Value +$30k (2010–19)
23% Built 2000 or Later
$484 Median Monthly Rent +$77 (2010–19)
75% Owner-Occupied -11% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached86%
Mobile home9%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196919%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier18%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K8%

House Heating Type

Electricity9%
LP gas4%
Utility gas84%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Mechanicsburg

United States45
Illinois50
Springfield Metro Area72
Sangamon County74

Property Crime in Mechanicsburg

United States48
Illinois43
Springfield Metro Area70
Sangamon County72

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (32%)(64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump70%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 27 2 5
Feb 31 2 4
Mar 42 3 2
Apr 53 4 0
May 63 4 0
Jun 72 4 0
Jul 76 4 0
Aug 74 3 0
Sep 67 3 0
Oct 55 3 0
Nov 43 3 0
Dec 31 3 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Mechanicsburg

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding43
Tornado34
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Mechanicsburg, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Mechanicsburg, IL

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Colleges

Colleges near Mechanicsburg, IL

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Millikin University
23 miles, E
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Mechanicsburg, IL

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St Johns Hospital
12 miles, W
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Airports

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