Farina, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
606 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
9.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$42,098 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
78.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$71,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$443 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$420 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
75.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Fayette County
1
Illinois
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Fayette County
2
Illinois
4
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 28% of residents leaning left and 68% leaning right.

Liberal (28%) (69%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 4 29
Feb 2 2 34
Mar 3 1 43
Apr 4 0 55
May 4 0 64
Jun 4 0 73
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 2 0 75
Sep 2 0 67
Oct 3 0 55
Nov 4 0 45
Dec 2 2 32

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

South Central High School
<1 miles, NE · 2.3star
South Central Middle School
6 miles, SW · 1.4star

Colleges

Kaskaskia College
29 miles, W · 1.4star
Greenville University
34 miles, NW · 1.9star
Olney Central College
37 miles, SE · 1.4star
Frontier Community College
38 miles, S · 1.4star

Hospitals

Salem Township Hospital
16 miles, SW · 4.1star
Clay County Hospital
20 miles, SE · 2.3star
St Anthonys Memorial Hospital
24 miles, NE · 3.2star

Airports

Evansville Regional Airport
87 miles, SE · 1.4star