Joy, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 6/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
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
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
377 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
5.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$64,583 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
37 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
19.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$82,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$538 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$568 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
69.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Mercer County
1
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island Metro Area
4
Illinois
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Mercer County
1
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island Metro Area
5
Illinois
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 22
Feb 2 7 26
Mar 3 4 38
Apr 4 1 50
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 2 1 39
Dec 2 7 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 50% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (51%) (46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 59%
Hillary Clinton 34%
Other 7%

Schools

Mercer County Jr High School
<1 miles, N 1.4 star
New Boston Elem School
6 miles, W 1.4 star
Mercer County Intermediate School
6 miles, SE 1.4 star
Apollo Elem School
6 miles, SE 1.4 star

Colleges

Monmouth College
23 miles, S 2.3 star
Augustana College
27 miles, NE 3.2 star

Hospitals

Genesis Medical Center, Aledo
6 miles, E 4.1 star
Trinity Muscatine
19 miles, N 4.1 star
Osf Holy Family Medical Center
22 miles, S 4.1 star
Trinity-Rock Island
25 miles, NE 3.2 star

Airports

Quad City International Airport
26 miles, E 1.4 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
64 miles, N 1.4 star
Dubuque Regional Airport
84 miles, NE 1 star