Blairsville, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
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
279 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
81.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
12.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$73,077 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$143,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$667 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$499 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
93.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Williamson County
1
Marion-Herrin Urban Area
1
Illinois
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Williamson County
2
Marion-Herrin Urban Area
2
Illinois
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 3 32
Feb 3 3 36
Mar 4 1 46
Apr 4 0 56
May 5 0 65
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 3 0 76
Sep 3 0 68
Oct 4 0 56
Nov 4 0 46
Dec 4 3 35

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 58% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 66%
Hillary Clinton 29%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 12, IL State Senate District 59, IL State House District 118, IL
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Schools

Herrin CUSD 4 Elem School
3 miles, E • 1.9 star
Tri-C Elementary School
4 miles, S • 2.3 star
Carterville Jr High Sch
4 miles, S • 3.2 star
Carterville Intermediate Sch
4 miles, S • 2.8 star
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Colleges

John A Logan College
5 miles, S • 1.4 star
Rend Lake College
25 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Southeastern Illinois College
38 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
8 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Heartland Regional Medical Center
9 miles, SE • 2.3 star
St Joseph Memorial Hospital
11 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Airports

Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
47 miles, SW • 1 star
Barkley Regional Airport
55 miles, S • 1 star
Evansville Regional Airport
88 miles, E • 1.4 star
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