Waltonville, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
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
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
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
315 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
10.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$69,583 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$96,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$529 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$488 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
67.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Jefferson County
6
Mount Vernon Urban Area
6
Illinois
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Jefferson County
5
Mount Vernon Urban Area
5
Illinois
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 31% of residents leaning left and 66% leaning right.

Liberal (31%) (66%) 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 4 31
Feb 3 3 35
Mar 4 1 45
Apr 4 0 56
May 5 0 65
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 3 0 76
Sep 3 0 68
Oct 4 0 57
Nov 4 0 46
Dec 4 3 34

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Waltonville Grade School
<1 miles, W · 2.3star
Waltonville High School
<1 miles, W · 3.2star
McClellan Elementary School
6 miles, E · 3.2star
Mount Vernon High School
7 miles, NE · 1.9star

Colleges

Rend Lake College
9 miles, SE · 1.4star
Kaskaskia College
25 miles, N · 1.4star
John A Logan College
32 miles, SW · 1.4star

Hospitals

Crossroads Community Hospital
9 miles, NE · 3.2star
Franklin Hospital
16 miles, S · 3.2star
Marshall Browning Hospital
17 miles, SW · 2.3star

Airports

Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
74 miles, SW · 1star
Barkley Regional Airport
81 miles, S · 1star