Marissa Township, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 4/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
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
1,744 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
10.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$52,217 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$102,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$517 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$447 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

St. Clair County
5
St. Louis 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

St. Clair County
5
St. Louis Metro Area
4
Illinois
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 4 30
Feb 2 3 35
Mar 4 1 45
Apr 4 0 55
May 5 0 64
Jun 4 0 73
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 3 0 75
Sep 3 0 68
Oct 3 0 57
Nov 4 0 45
Dec 3 3 34

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 40% of residents leaning left and 56% leaning right.

Liberal (40%) (57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 70%
Hillary Clinton 26%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 12, IL State Senate District 58, IL State House District 115, IL
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Schools

Marissa Jr & Sr High School
<1 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Marissa Elem School
1 miles, S • 1.4 star
New Athens High School
7 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Career Center of Southern Illinois
11 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Southwestern Illinois College
20 miles, N • 1.4 star
McKendree University
24 miles, N • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Sparta Community Hospital
10 miles, S • 3.2 star
Red Bud Regional Hospital
14 miles, W • 4.1 star
Memorial Hospital East
23 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
72 miles, S • 1 star
Barkley Regional Airport
99 miles, S • 1 star
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