Walnut, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
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
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
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
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
1,402 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,019 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$94,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$486 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$490 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
78.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Bureau County
2
Ottawa Urban Area
2
Illinois
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Bureau County
2
Ottawa Urban Area
3
Illinois
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (44%) (52%) Conservative

Climate

Hot-summer continental climate. Strong seasonal temperature contrasts with hot summers and cold snowy winters. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 22
Feb 2 5 27
Mar 2 2 39
Apr 2 1 51
May 4 0 62
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 4 0 75
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 2 0 65
Oct 2 0 53
Nov 2 1 40
Dec 2 9 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Bureau Valley North
<1 miles, SW · 1.4star
Ohio Com Cons Grade School
7 miles, E · 3.2star
Ohio Community High School
7 miles, E · 3.2star
Bureau Valley High School
8 miles, SW · 2.3star
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Colleges

Sauk Valley Community College
18 miles, N · 1.4star
Morrison Institute of Technology
26 miles, NW · 3.2star
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Hospitals

Perry Memorial Hospital
15 miles, S · 3.2star
Cgh Medical Center
18 miles, N · 3.2star
Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital
21 miles, NE · 3.2star
Osf Saint Paul Medical Center
25 miles, SE · 5star
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Airports

Quad City International Airport
48 miles, W · 1.4star
Dubuque Regional Airport
82 miles, N · 1star
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