Chestnut, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
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
297 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
82.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$51,875 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
76.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
20.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$137,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$423 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$325 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
93.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Logan County
3
Lincoln Urban Area
3
Illinois
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Logan County
3
Lincoln Urban Area
3
Illinois
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 5 25
Feb 2 4 30
Mar 3 2 40
Apr 4 0 52
May 4 0 63
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 3 0 66
Oct 3 0 54
Nov 3 0 42
Dec 3 5 29

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 29% of residents leaning left and 66% leaning right.

Liberal (30%) (67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 74%
Hillary Clinton 20%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 15, IL State Senate District 44, IL State House District 87, IL
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Schools

Mount Pulaski Elem School
6 miles, W • 1.4 star
Mount Pulaski High School
6 miles, W • 3.2 star
Chester-East Lincoln Elem School
10 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Warrensburg-Latham High School
10 miles, S • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Lincoln Christian University
11 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Lincoln College
12 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Millikin University
18 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
13 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Decatur Memorial Hospital
18 miles, S • 3.2 star
St Marys Hospital
21 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Airports

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
30 miles, W • 1 star
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