Erie, 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 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 4/10
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
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
1,658 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$86,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$147,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$574 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$605 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
68.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Whiteside County
2
Sterling Urban Area
2
Illinois
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Whiteside County
3
Sterling Urban Area
3
Illinois
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 21
Feb 2 6 26
Mar 3 3 37
Apr 3 1 50
May 4 0 61
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 9 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 17, IL State Senate District 37, IL State House District 73, IL
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Schools

Erie Elem School
<1 miles, S • 3.7 star
Erie High School
<1 miles, S • 3.7 star
Erie Middle School
<1 miles, S • 3.2 star
Prophetstown Elem School
7 miles, E • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Morrison Institute of Technology
11 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Black Hawk College
23 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Hammond Henry Hospital
14 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Mercyone Clinton Medical Center
15 miles, N • 5 star
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Airports

Quad City International Airport
26 miles, W • 1.4 star
Dubuque Regional Airport
61 miles, N • 1 star
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