Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8, IL
Living in Prairie Central CUSD 8
Bikeability36
Walkability46
Commute80
Public Transit18
Affordability88
Public Safety82
Airports37
Hospitals61
Colleges71
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools15
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
11kPopulation-1.1k (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
70%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate48%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$61kMedian Household Income+$9.1k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector73%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office22%
Service23%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$112kMedian Home Value+$8.4k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$508Median Monthly Rent+$58 (2010–19)
67%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached83%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier37%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity16%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas13%
Utility gas69%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Prairie Central CUSD 8
United States45
Illinois50
Livingston County25
Property Crime in Prairie Central CUSD 8
United States48
Illinois43
Livingston County23
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump67%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 6 |
| Feb | 28 | 2 | 5 |
| Mar | 39 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 51 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 28 | 3 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Prairie Central CUSD 8
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding55
Tornado31
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8, IL
Pontiac Christian School
12 miles, N
Grace Christian School
13 miles, NW
St Marys School
13 miles, NW
Heritage Preparatory Academy
18 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8, IL
Illinois State University
30 miles, SW
Illinois Wesleyan University
31 miles, SW
Eureka College
40 miles, W
Olivet Nazarene University
44 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8, IL
Saint James Hospital
14 miles, NW
Gibson Community Hospital
18 miles, S
St Joseph Medical Center
29 miles, SW
Advocate Bromenn Medical Center
30 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8, IL
University of Illinois-Willard Airport
49 miles, S
General Downing-Peoria International Airport
63 miles, W
Chicago Midway International Airport
83 miles, NE