Cottage Township, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
116 332.4M (US)
Median Age
58.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
47.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
41.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$81,058 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
53 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$158,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$343 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$557 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
100.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Saline County
5
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

Saline County
4
Illinois
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 3 33
Feb 3 3 37
Mar 4 1 46
Apr 4 0 56
May 5 0 66
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 3 0 76
Sep 3 0 69
Oct 4 0 58
Nov 4 0 47
Dec 4 2 36

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 73%
Hillary Clinton 23%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 12, IL State Senate District 59, IL State House District 117, IL
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Schools

Eldorado Middle School
6 miles, N • 1.4 star
East Side Intermediate School
6 miles, NW • 1 star
Eldorado High School
6 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Southeastern Illinois College
1 miles, N • 1.4 star
John A Logan College
36 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Rend Lake College
38 miles, N • 1.4 star
Henderson Community College
43 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Harrisburg Medical Center
5 miles, W • 2.3 star
Hamilton Memorial Hospital
25 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Airports

Barkley Regional Airport
50 miles, SW • 1 star
Evansville Regional Airport
54 miles, E • 1.4 star
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
72 miles, W • 1 star
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