Massac County, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
13,958 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,584 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$118,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$526 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$565 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Paducah Metro Area
2
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

Paducah Metro Area
4
Illinois
4
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 34% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.

Liberal (34%) (63%) 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 4 2 33
Feb 4 2 38
Mar 4 1 47
Apr 5 0 57
May 5 0 66
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 3 0 77
Sep 3 0 70
Oct 4 0 58
Nov 4 0 47
Dec 4 2 36

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Massac Jr High School
2 miles, SW · 1.4star
Massac County High School
2 miles, SW · 2.8star
Jefferson Elem School
3 miles, NE · 3.7star
Franklin Elem School
4 miles, W · 4.1star
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Colleges

Shawnee Community College
18 miles, NW · 1.4star
Southeastern Illinois College
40 miles, NE · 1.4star
John A Logan College
42 miles, N · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Massac Memorial Hospital
4 miles, SW · 3.2star
Baptist Health Paducah
11 miles, S · 2.3star
Lourdes Hospital
12 miles, S · 3.2star
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Airports

Barkley Regional Airport
11 miles, SW · 1star
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
48 miles, NW · 1star
Evansville Regional Airport
86 miles, E · 1.4star
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