Effingham, IL
Living in Effingham
Bikeability39
Walkability57
Commute98
Public Transit31
Affordability100
Public Safety67
Airports7
Hospitals60
Colleges50
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools13
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
13kPopulation+487 (2010–19)
37 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated
58%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate35%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$7.6k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
77%Lived Here Last Year-8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector80%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office22%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked5%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$127kMedian Home Value+$27k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$495Median Monthly Rent+$63 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity45%
LP gas1%
Utility gas53%
Crime
Violent Crime in Effingham
United States45
Illinois50
Effingham County17
Property Crime in Effingham
United States48
Illinois43
Effingham County33
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (28%)(69%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump73%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 3 | 4 |
| Feb | 33 | 2 | 4 |
| Mar | 43 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 32 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Effingham
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding36
Tornado19
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Effingham, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Effingham, IL
Sacred Heart Elementary School
0 miles, W
St Anthony Grade School
1 miles, NE
St Anthony High School
1 miles, NE
St Michael the Archangel School
8 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Effingham, IL
Eastern Illinois University
32 miles, NE
Greenville University
49 miles, W
Millikin University
55 miles, NW
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
64 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Effingham, IL
St Anthonys Memorial Hospital
0 miles, N
Hshs Good Shepherd Hospital Inc
24 miles, NW
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center
29 miles, NE
Clay County Hospital
31 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Effingham, IL
University of Illinois-Willard Airport
65 miles, N
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
78 miles, NW
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
80 miles, SW
Evansville Regional Airport
93 miles, SE