Field Township, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
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
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
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
1,625 332.4M (US)
Median Age
51.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$68,556 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
2.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$161,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$563 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$407 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
79.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Jefferson County
6
Mount Vernon Urban Area
6
Illinois
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Jefferson County
5
Mount Vernon Urban Area
5
Illinois
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 3 30
Feb 3 3 34
Mar 4 1 44
Apr 4 0 55
May 5 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 3 3 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 60% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 71%
Hillary Clinton 24%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Field Elementary School
<1 miles, N • 1.4 star
Rome Comm Cons Elem School
4 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Kell Grade School
4 miles, N • 2.3 star
Farrington Elem School
6 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Kaskaskia College
20 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Rend Lake College
21 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Frontier Community College
26 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Greenville University
43 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Ssm Health-Good Samaritan Hospital
9 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Crossroads Community Hospital
9 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Salem Township Hospital
15 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

Evansville Regional Airport
78 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
92 miles, SW • 1 star
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