Meridian Community Unit School District 15, IL
Living in Meridian CUSD 15
Bikeability6
Walkability5
Commute71
Public Transit2
Affordability82
Public Safety63
Airports6
Hospitals45
Colleges55
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools5
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
6kPopulation-294 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated
71%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate40%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$65kMedian Household Income+$8.9k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector74%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office22%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van96%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$115kMedian Home Value+$20k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$589Median Monthly Rent+$150 (2010–19)
74%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached82%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier22%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity19%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas15%
Utility gas63%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Meridian CUSD 15
United States45
Illinois50
Decatur Metro Area52
Macon County52
Property Crime in Meridian CUSD 15
United States48
Illinois43
Decatur Metro Area60
Macon County60
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(55%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump64%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 2 | 5 |
| Feb | 31 | 2 | 4 |
| Mar | 41 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 30 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Meridian CUSD 15
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding35
Tornado31
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Meridian Community Unit School District 15, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Meridian Community Unit School District 15, IL
Holy Family Catholic School
8 miles, NE
Prairie Flower Montessori School
8 miles, NE
St Patrick School
10 miles, NE
Our Lady of Lourdes School
13 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Meridian Community Unit School District 15, IL
Millikin University
9 miles, N
University of Illinois at Springfield
31 miles, W
St John's College-Department of Nursing
33 miles, W
Lincoln Christian University
34 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Meridian Community Unit School District 15, IL
St Marys Hospital
9 miles, NE
Decatur Memorial Hospital
11 miles, N
Taylorville Memorial Hospital
18 miles, SW
Pana Community Hospital
24 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Meridian Community Unit School District 15, IL
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
35 miles, W
University of Illinois-Willard Airport
46 miles, NE
General Downing-Peoria International Airport
74 miles, NW