McDonough County, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
27,102 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
49.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
31.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,434 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
77.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
24.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$103,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$535 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$563 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Macomb Urban Area
3
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

Macomb Urban Area
2
Illinois
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 6 24
Feb 2 5 29
Mar 2 2 40
Apr 4 0 52
May 4 0 62
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 4 0 76
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 4 0 66
Oct 2 0 54
Nov 2 1 41
Dec 2 5 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 52%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 17, IL State Senate District 36, IL State House District 71, IL
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Schools

Project Insight
<1 miles, NE
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Colleges

Western Illinois University
<1 miles, N • 2.3 star
Monmouth College
32 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Spoon River College
32 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Mc Donough District Hospital
1 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Memorial Hospital
23 miles, W • 4.1 star
Osf Holy Family Medical Center
32 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
68 miles, SE • 1 star
Quad City International Airport
69 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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