Harter Township, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
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
6,096 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$53,647 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
19.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$89,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$440 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$542 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
73.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Clay County
1
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

Clay County
2
Illinois
4
United States
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 64
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 3 0 76
Sep 3 0 68
Oct 4 0 56
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 28% of residents leaning left and 67% leaning right.

Liberal (29%) (68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 80%
Hillary Clinton 15%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 12, IL State Senate District 55, IL State House District 110, IL
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Schools

Flora High School
3 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Flora Elementary School
3 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Floyd Henson Jr High Sch
4 miles, E • 1 star
North Clay Elem/Jr High Sch
6 miles, NE • 1 star
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Colleges

Frontier Community College
22 miles, S • 1.4 star
Olney Central College
24 miles, E • 1.4 star
Kaskaskia College
36 miles, W • 1.4 star
Rend Lake College
43 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Clay County Hospital
4 miles, E • 2.3 star
Fairfield Memorial Hospital 1
22 miles, S • 4.1 star
Salem Township Hospital
22 miles, W • 4.1 star
Richland Memorial Hospital
25 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Airports

Evansville Regional Airport
70 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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