Pleasant Plains Community Unit School District 8, IL
Living in Pleasant Plains CUSD 8
Bikeability8
Walkability3
Commute79
Public Transit2
Affordability41
Public Safety67
Airports17
Hospitals48
Colleges44
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools27
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
8kPopulation+217 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
45%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
77%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years16%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate23%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree28%
Graduate degree17%
Households
Family household77%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$94kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
97%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K6%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more11%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector54%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts53%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service11%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$207kMedian Home Value+$22k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$702Median Monthly Rent+$95 (2010–19)
84%Owner-Occupied+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached90%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K20%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity21%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas26%
Utility gas52%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Pleasant Plains CUSD 8
United States45
Illinois50
Springfield Metro Area72
Sangamon County74
Property Crime in Pleasant Plains CUSD 8
United States48
Illinois43
Springfield Metro Area70
Sangamon County72
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump58%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 2 | 6 |
| Feb | 31 | 2 | 5 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Dec | 30 | 2 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Pleasant Plains CUSD 8
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding43
Tornado26
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Pleasant Plains Community Unit School District 8, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Pleasant Plains Community Unit School District 8, IL
Lutheran High School
9 miles, E
Springfield Christian School
9 miles, E
Montessori School House of Springfield
10 miles, E
Our Saviors Lutheran School
10 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Pleasant Plains Community Unit School District 8, IL
St John's College-Department of Nursing
13 miles, E
University of Illinois at Springfield
16 miles, SE
MacMurray College
20 miles, W
Illinois College
21 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Pleasant Plains Community Unit School District 8, IL
Memorial Medical Center
12 miles, E
St Johns Hospital
13 miles, E
Andrew McFarland Mental Hlth Ctr
15 miles, SE
Passavant Area Hospital
21 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Pleasant Plains Community Unit School District 8, IL
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
11 miles, E
General Downing-Peoria International Airport
58 miles, N
Quincy Regional Airport-Baldwin Field
70 miles, W