Alexander County, IL
Living in Alexander County
Bikeability23
Walkability16
Commute37
Public Transit37
Affordability100
Public Safety42
Airports6
Hospitals27
Colleges32
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
6.3kPopulation-2.2k (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
63%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Black33%
Caucasian63%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate41%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$37kMedian Household Income+$8k (2010–19)
79%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more<1%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector69%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office21%
Service27%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Walked1%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$56kMedian Home Value-$2.2k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$309Median Monthly Rent+$24 (2010–19)
40%Owner-Occupied-17% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home11%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier23%
Home Value
Less than $50K45%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity49%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas15%
Utility gas33%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Alexander County
United States45
Illinois50
Property Crime in Alexander County
United States48
Illinois43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(44%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump53%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 4 | 2 |
| Feb | 38 | 4 | 3 |
| Mar | 47 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 57 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Alexander County
Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding69
Tornado39
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Alexander County, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Alexander County, IL
Colleges
Colleges near Alexander County, IL
Southeast Missouri State University
13 miles, NW
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
37 miles, N
The University of Tennessee-Martin
64 miles, SE
Murray State University
69 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Alexander County, IL
Southeasthealth
14 miles, NW
Saint Francis Medical Center
15 miles, NW
Choate Mental Health & Development Ctr
21 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Alexander County, IL
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
13 miles, W
Barkley Regional Airport
33 miles, E
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
98 miles, N
Evansville Regional Airport
116 miles, NE