Mechanicsburg, IL
Living in Mechanicsburg
Bikeability4
Walkability17
Commute53
Public Transit5
Affordability78
Public Safety68
Airports20
Hospitals47
Colleges52
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Schools8
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
671Population+79 (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+9 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+13% (2010–19)
69%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years34%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate49%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$66kMedian Household Income+$18k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector69%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office14%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$119kMedian Home Value+$30k (2010–19)
23%Built 2000 or Later
$484Median Monthly Rent+$77 (2010–19)
75%Owner-Occupied-11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached86%
Mobile home9%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196919%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier18%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K8%
House Heating Type
Electricity9%
LP gas4%
Utility gas84%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Mechanicsburg
United States45
Illinois50
Springfield Metro Area72
Sangamon County74
Property Crime in Mechanicsburg
United States48
Illinois43
Springfield Metro Area70
Sangamon County72
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (32%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump70%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 2 | 5 |
| Feb | 31 | 2 | 4 |
| Mar | 42 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 31 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Mechanicsburg
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding43
Tornado34
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Mechanicsburg, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Mechanicsburg, IL
The Hope School Learning Center
11 miles, W
Concordia Lutheran School
12 miles, W
St Patrick Catholic School
12 miles, W
Montessori Children's House
12 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Mechanicsburg, IL
University of Illinois at Springfield
12 miles, SW
St John's College-Department of Nursing
12 miles, W
Millikin University
23 miles, E
Lincoln Christian University
25 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Mechanicsburg, IL
St Johns Hospital
12 miles, W
Memorial Medical Center
13 miles, W
Andrew McFarland Mental Hlth Ctr
13 miles, W
Taylorville Memorial Hospital
18 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Mechanicsburg, IL
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
15 miles, W
General Downing-Peoria International Airport
62 miles, N
University of Illinois-Willard Airport
62 miles, E