Galatia Township, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
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
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
1,226 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
9.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$49,594 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
31 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
18.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$90,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$472 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$405 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
67.2% 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 32
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 33% of residents leaning left and 63% leaning right.

Liberal (34%) (64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 78%
Hillary Clinton 18%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Galatia Elem School
2 miles, E • 1.4 star
Galatia Jr High
2 miles, E • 1 star
Galatia High School
2 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Southeastern Illinois College
13 miles, SE • 1.4 star
John A Logan College
25 miles, W • 1.4 star
Rend Lake College
25 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Harrisburg Medical Center
10 miles, S • 2.3 star
Hamilton Memorial Hospital
18 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Franklin Hospital
19 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

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