Fayette County, IL
Living in Fayette County
Bikeability17
Walkability34
Commute72
Public Transit21
Affordability96
Public Safety90
Airports25
Hospitals78
Colleges52
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools5
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
22kPopulation-442 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
11%College-Educated-3% (2010–19)
68%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black5%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate40%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$47kMedian Household Income+$5.4k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty
24 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector72%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office20%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$88kMedian Home Value+$15k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$417Median Monthly Rent+$35 (2010–19)
67%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home14%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier28%
Home Value
Less than $50K23%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity17%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas28%
Utility gas49%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Fayette County
United States45
Illinois50
Property Crime in Fayette County
United States48
Illinois43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(63%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump77%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 3 | 5 |
| Feb | 33 | 2 | 4 |
| Mar | 43 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 32 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fayette County
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding52
Tornado28
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Fayette County, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Fayette County, IL
Vandalia Christian Academy
5 miles, SW
St Peters Lutheran School
13 miles, SE
Mid-America Preparatory School
15 miles, N
Altamont Lutheran Interparish School
15 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Fayette County, IL
Greenville University
22 miles, W
Blackburn College
50 miles, NW
McKendree University
51 miles, SW
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
55 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Fayette County, IL
Fayette County Hospital
5 miles, SW
Hshs Holy Family Hospial Inc
22 miles, W
Salem Township Hospital
25 miles, S
Pana Community Hospital
26 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Fayette County, IL
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
54 miles, SW
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
68 miles, NW
St Louis Lambert International Airport
75 miles, W
University of Illinois-Willard Airport
82 miles, NE