Perry Township, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
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
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
382 332.4M (US)
Median Age
53.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
39.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$68,333 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
37 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$93,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$465 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$761 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Pike 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

Pike County
2
Illinois
4
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 32% of residents leaning left and 65% leaning right.

Liberal (32%) (65%) 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 5 26
Feb 2 5 31
Mar 3 2 41
Apr 4 0 53
May 5 0 63
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 4 0 76
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 4 0 67
Oct 3 0 55
Nov 3 1 43
Dec 2 5 30

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Griggsville-Perry High School
6 miles, S · 2.8star
Meredosia-Chambersburg Elem Sch
10 miles, E · 1.9star

Colleges

Illinois College
26 miles, SE · 2.3star
MacMurray College
28 miles, SE · 1.9star
John Wood Community College
33 miles, NW · 1.4star

Hospitals

Illini Community Hospital
14 miles, SW · 3.2star
Passavant Area Hospital
26 miles, SE · 4.1star
Pike County Memorial Hospital
30 miles, SW · 3.2star

Airports