Grand Prairie 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 6/10
visibility Safety 6/10
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
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
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
955 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
81.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$87,550 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
31 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$188,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$621 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$582 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
77.5% 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 2 3 30
Feb 2 3 35
Mar 4 1 45
Apr 4 0 56
May 5 0 65
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 2 0 76
Sep 2 0 68
Oct 4 0 57
Nov 4 0 46
Dec 2 2 34

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 72%
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

Grand Prairie Elem School
<1 miles, N • 2.8 star
Irvington Elem School
4 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Kaskaskia College
11 miles, N • 1.4 star
Rend Lake College
23 miles, S • 1.4 star
Greenville University
36 miles, N • 1.9 star
Frontier Community College
38 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Crossroads Community Hospital
12 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Ssm Health-Good Samaritan Hospital
12 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Salem Township Hospital
16 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
87 miles, SW • 1 star
Evansville Regional Airport
89 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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