Putnam County, IL
Living in Putnam County
Bikeability19
Walkability12
Commute56
Public Transit4
Affordability81
Public Safety98
Airports30
Hospitals74
Colleges64
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
5.7kPopulation-261 (2010–19)
48 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
68%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate38%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$64kMedian Household Income+$7.2k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector77%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Military<1%
Sales and office16%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$127kMedian Home Value+$3.2k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$522Median Monthly Rent+$72 (2010–19)
62%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached86%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home7%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier25%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas17%
Utility gas65%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Putnam County
United States45
Illinois50
Property Crime in Putnam County
United States48
Illinois43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump57%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 2 | 7 |
| Feb | 26 | 2 | 5 |
| Mar | 38 | 3 | 3 |
| Apr | 50 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 26 | 2 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Putnam County
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding54
Tornado24
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Putnam County, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Putnam County, IL
St Bede Academy
11 miles, NE
Peru Catholic School
12 miles, NE
Trinity Catholic Academy
14 miles, NE
Lighted Way Association
14 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Putnam County, IL
Eureka College
33 miles, S
Methodist College
35 miles, SW
Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing
38 miles, SW
Bradley University
38 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Putnam County, IL
St Margarets Hospital
10 miles, NE
Illinois Valley Community Hospital
13 miles, NE
Perry Memorial Hospital
14 miles, NW
Osf Saint Paul Medical Center
27 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Putnam County, IL
General Downing-Peoria International Airport
42 miles, SW
Quad City International Airport
65 miles, W
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
70 miles, N