Aledo, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
3,753 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,829 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$140,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$576 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$657 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Mercer County
1
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island Metro Area
4
Illinois
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Mercer County
1
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island Metro Area
5
Illinois
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 22
Feb 2 6 26
Mar 3 3 38
Apr 4 1 50
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 3 1 39
Dec 2 6 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (50%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 36%
Other 7%

Schools

Mercer County High School
<1 miles, SW 2.8 star
Apollo Elem School
<1 miles, W 1.4 star
Mercer County Intermediate School
<1 miles, W 1.4 star
Mercer County Jr High School
7 miles, NW 1.4 star

Colleges

Monmouth College
20 miles, S 2.3 star
Carl Sandburg College
23 miles, SE 1.4 star
Augustana College
23 miles, NE 3.2 star

Hospitals

Genesis Medical Center, Aledo
<1 miles, NW 4.1 star
Osf Holy Family Medical Center
20 miles, S 4.1 star
Trinity-Rock Island
22 miles, NE 3.2 star
Trinity Muscatine
23 miles, N 4.1 star

Airports

Quad City International Airport
21 miles, NE 1.4 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
69 miles, NW 1.4 star
Dubuque Regional Airport
83 miles, NE 1 star