New Athens, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
1,937 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$61,477 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$118,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$613 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$761 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
74.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

St. Clair County
5
St. Louis Metro Area
4
Illinois
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

St. Clair County
5
St. Louis Metro Area
4
Illinois
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 60% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (61%) 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 30
Feb 2 3 35
Mar 3 1 45
Apr 4 0 56
May 5 0 65
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 3 0 76
Sep 3 0 68
Oct 3 0 57
Nov 4 0 45
Dec 3 3 34

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

New Athens High School
<1 miles, SE · 3.2star
New Athens Elem
<1 miles, SE · 3.7star
New Athens Jr High
<1 miles, SE · 2.8star
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Colleges

Southwestern Illinois College
14 miles, N · 1.4star
McKendree University
20 miles, NE · 2.8star
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Hospitals

Red Bud Regional Hospital
10 miles, SW · 4.1star
Sparta Community Hospital
17 miles, S · 3.2star
Memorial Hospital East
18 miles, N · 4.1star
Memorial Hospital
18 miles, N · 2.3star
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Airports

Barkley Regional Airport
106 miles, S · 1star
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