Fairmont City, 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 4/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 10/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Education Hub. The area boasts numerous high-quality colleges and universities within close proximity, offering a wide range of academic opportunities.
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
2,354 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
12.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$43,333 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
64.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
1.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$65,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$511 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$679 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

St. Clair County
5
St. Louis Metro Area
4
Illinois
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

St. Clair County
5
St. Louis Metro Area
4
Illinois
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 4 31
Feb 2 4 35
Mar 3 1 44
Apr 4 0 56
May 5 0 65
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 3 0 77
Sep 3 0 69
Oct 4 0 57
Nov 4 0 46
Dec 3 3 34

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 70% of residents leaning left and 26% leaning right.

Liberal (71%) (27%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 29%
Hillary Clinton 68%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 13, IL State Senate District 57, IL State House District 113, IL
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Schools

James Avant Elementary School
<1 miles, S • 1.4 star
Wyvetter Younge Altrntv Cntr
1 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Gordon Bush Elementary
2 miles, W • 1 star
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Colleges

Harris-Stowe State University
7 miles, W • 1.4 star
Saint Louis University
7 miles, W • 3.7 star
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Hospitals

Gateway Regional Medical Center
4 miles, N • 1.4 star
Touchette Regional Hospital Inc
5 miles, SW • 3.2 star
St Louis University Hospital
8 miles, W • 1.4 star
Memorial Hospital
8 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Airports

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
86 miles, NE • 1 star
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
102 miles, S • 1 star
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