Lake Petersburg, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
769 332.4M (US)
Median Age
59.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
80.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
40.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$124,643 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$336,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$792 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$581 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
89.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Menard County
1
Springfield Metro 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

Menard County
1
Springfield Metro Area
6
Illinois
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 4 26
Feb 2 4 30
Mar 2 1 41
Apr 4 0 52
May 4 0 62
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 4 0 75
Aug 2 0 74
Sep 2 0 65
Oct 2 0 54
Nov 2 0 42
Dec 2 4 30

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 34% of residents leaning left and 61% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 63%
Hillary Clinton 30%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 15, IL State Senate District 54, IL State House District 108, IL
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Schools

Porta High School
2 miles, N • 1.9 star
Porta Central
2 miles, N • 1.4 star
Athens Junior High School
8 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Memorial Medical Center
16 miles, S • 2.3 star
St Johns Hospital
17 miles, S • 2.3 star
Mason District Hospital
25 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
14 miles, S • 1 star
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