Jefferson County, IL
Living in Jefferson County
Bikeability12
Walkability23
Commute83
Public Transit18
Affordability90
Public Safety28
Airports21
Hospitals51
Colleges57
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools14
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
38kPopulation-1.2k (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
65%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black8%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate31%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$50kMedian Household Income+$8.7k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector70%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office20%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$97kMedian Home Value+$11k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$506Median Monthly Rent+$134 (2010–19)
65%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home16%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier14%
Home Value
Less than $50K20%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity37%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas23%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas35%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Jefferson County
United States45
Illinois50
Property Crime in Jefferson County
United States48
Illinois43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 3 | 3 |
| Feb | 34 | 3 | 4 |
| Mar | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 33 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Jefferson County
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding42
Tornado25
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Jefferson County, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Jefferson County, IL
Victory Christian Academy
1 miles, NE
Ewing Mennonite School
16 miles, S
Orchardville Mennonite School
17 miles, NE
New Horizon Christian School
17 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Jefferson County, IL
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
44 miles, S
Greenville University
49 miles, NW
McKendree University
53 miles, NW
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
67 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Jefferson County, IL
Ssm Health-Good Samaritan Hospital
1 miles, N
Crossroads Community Hospital
1 miles, NW
Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital -Centralia
19 miles, NW
Franklin Hospital
20 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Jefferson County, IL
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
52 miles, W
Evansville Regional Airport
78 miles, E
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
82 miles, SW
St Louis Lambert International Airport
84 miles, W