Bone Gap, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
187 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
7.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$44,167 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
45 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$67,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$406 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$331 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
73.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Edwards County
1
Illinois
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Edwards County
1
Illinois
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 3 30
Feb 3 3 34
Mar 4 1 44
Apr 4 0 54
May 6 0 65
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 3 0 76
Sep 3 0 68
Oct 4 0 57
Nov 4 0 45
Dec 4 3 33

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 25% of residents leaning left and 72% leaning right.

Liberal (25%) (72%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 85%
Hillary Clinton 12%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 12, IL State Senate District 58, IL State House District 116, IL
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Schools

West Salem Grade School
5 miles, N • 3.2 star
Albion Grade School
6 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Edwards County High School
6 miles, SW • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Wabash Valley College
12 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Olney Central College
21 miles, N • 1.4 star
Frontier Community College
22 miles, W • 1.4 star
Vincennes Beauty College
30 miles, E • 1 star
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Hospitals

Wabash General Hospital 1
12 miles, SE • 5 star
Richland Memorial Hospital
20 miles, N • 3.2 star
Fairfield Memorial Hospital 1
21 miles, W • 4.1 star
Gibson General Hospital
23 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Evansville Regional Airport
38 miles, S • 1.4 star
Barkley Regional Airport
105 miles, SW • 1 star
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