Jacksonville Urban Area, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
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
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
37,468 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$66,168 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$124,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$544 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$502 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

Illinois
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 4 26
Feb 2 4 31
Mar 3 2 41
Apr 4 0 53
May 4 0 63
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 4 0 76
Aug 3 0 74
Sep 3 0 66
Oct 3 0 55
Nov 3 0 43
Dec 2 4 30

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 64%
Hillary Clinton 30%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 15, IL State Senate District 50, IL State House District 99, IL
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Schools

Jacksonville Middle School
3 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Illinois College
3 miles, NE • 2.3 star
MacMurray College
4 miles, E • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Passavant Area Hospital
4 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Illini Community Hospital
29 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Airports

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
34 miles, E • 1 star
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