ZIP Code 62979, IL
Living in 62979
Bikeability18
Walkability1
Commute60
Public Transit7
Affordability100
Public Safety84
Airports3
Hospitals46
Colleges24
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1kPopulation-299 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age
17%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
69%Family Households+9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial6%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate35%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$61kMedian Household Income+$27k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+13% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K21%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector70%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office25%
Service14%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$73kMedian Home Value+$12k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$271Median Monthly Rent+$80 (2010–19)
59%Owner-Occupied-10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached84%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195921%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier21%
Home Value
Less than $50K26%
$50K to $99K45%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K2%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity11%
LP gas14%
Utility gas73%
Crime
Violent Crime in 62979
United States45
Illinois50
Gallatin County19
Property Crime in 62979
United States48
Illinois43
Gallatin County21
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump70%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 3 | 2 |
| Feb | 37 | 3 | 3 |
| Mar | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 57 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 62979
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding81
Tornado37
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 62979, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 62979, IL
St Matthew Elementary School
18 miles, NE
St Philip School
28 miles, NE
Corpus Christi School
32 miles, E
Westside Catholic School
33 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 62979, IL
University of Southern Indiana
29 miles, E
University of Evansville
37 miles, E
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
57 miles, W
Oakland City University
58 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 62979, IL
Ferrell Hospital Community Foundations
14 miles, W
Methodist Hospital Union County
19 miles, SE
Harrisburg Medical Center
19 miles, W
Hamilton Memorial Hospital
27 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 62979, IL
Evansville Regional Airport
39 miles, NE
Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport
56 miles, E
Barkley Regional Airport
62 miles, SW
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
86 miles, SW