Prairie du Rocher, 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 8/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
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
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
432 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
12.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,313 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$85,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$396 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$467 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
69.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Randolph 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

Randolph County
1
Illinois
4
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

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

Liberal (36%) (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 3 3 32
Feb 2 3 36
Mar 4 1 45
Apr 4 0 56
May 4 0 65
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 3 0 77
Sep 4 0 69
Oct 4 0 57
Nov 4 0 46
Dec 3 2 35

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Prairie Du Rocher Elem School
<1 miles, SE · 1.9star
Ste Genevieve Sr High
7 miles, S · 4.1star
Ste Genevieve Elem
7 miles, S · 3.7star
Ste Genevieve Middle
7 miles, S · 3.7star
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Colleges

Career Center of Southern Illinois
16 miles, NE · 1.9star
Mineral Area College
27 miles, W · 1.4star
Jefferson College
28 miles, NW · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Red Bud Regional Hospital
10 miles, NE · 4.1star
Mercy Hospital Jefferson
18 miles, NW · 4.1star
Memorial Hospital
19 miles, SE · 4.1star
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Airports

Barkley Regional Airport
101 miles, SE · 1star
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