Effingham County, IL
Living in Effingham County
Bikeability22
Walkability40
Commute91
Public Transit20
Affordability86
Public Safety84
Airports17
Hospitals64
Colleges50
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Schools23
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
34kPopulation-95 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age
23%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate36%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$57kMedian Household Income+$7.2k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty
19 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector77%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$144kMedian Home Value+$37k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$496Median Monthly Rent+$79 (2010–19)
70%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier14%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity31%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas17%
Utility gas48%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Effingham County
United States45
Illinois50
Property Crime in Effingham County
United States48
Illinois43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (25%)(72%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump77%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 3 | 5 |
| Feb | 33 | 3 | 4 |
| Mar | 43 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 32 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Effingham County
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding46
Tornado24
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Effingham County, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Effingham County, IL
Sacred Heart Elementary School
5 miles, N
St Anthony Grade School
6 miles, NE
St Anthony High School
6 miles, NE
Altamont Lutheran Interparish School
8 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Effingham County, IL
Eastern Illinois University
37 miles, NE
Greenville University
45 miles, W
Millikin University
59 miles, N
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
68 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Effingham County, IL
St Anthonys Memorial Hospital
6 miles, NE
Clay County Hospital
26 miles, S
Hshs Good Shepherd Hospital Inc
27 miles, NW
Fayette County Hospital
28 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Effingham County, IL
University of Illinois-Willard Airport
70 miles, N
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
75 miles, SW
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
80 miles, NW
Evansville Regional Airport
90 miles, SE