Jo Daviess County, 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 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
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
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
21,918 332.4M (US)
Median Age
50.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
28.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$74,954 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$193,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$646 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$682 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 1 10 19
Feb 1 7 23
Mar 2 4 35
Apr 3 1 48
May 4 0 59
Jun 5 0 69
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 3 0 62
Oct 3 0 50
Nov 2 2 37
Dec 2 10 23

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 54%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 16, IL State Senate District 45, IL State House District 89, IL
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Schools

RAP Elizabeth
4 miles, SW
River Ridge Middle School
5 miles, SW • 1.9 star
River Ridge High School
5 miles, SW • 3.7 star

Colleges

Capri College-Dubuque
25 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Loras College
26 miles, NW • 2.8 star
University of Dubuque
26 miles, NW • 2.3 star

Hospitals

Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center
25 miles, NW • 5 star
Finley Hospital
26 miles, NW • 4.1 star

Airports

Dubuque Regional Airport
26 miles, NW • 1 star
Quad City International Airport
65 miles, SW • 1.4 star