Pittsfield, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
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
4,422 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
53.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$52,432 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$113,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$443 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$469 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
68.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Pike County
1
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

Pike County
2
Illinois
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 4 27
Feb 2 3 31
Mar 3 2 41
Apr 4 0 53
May 5 0 63
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 4 0 76
Aug 4 0 75
Sep 4 0 67
Oct 3 0 55
Nov 3 0 43
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 62% leaning right.

Liberal (34%) (63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 75%
Hillary Clinton 20%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 15, IL State Senate District 50, IL State House District 100, IL
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Schools

Pittsfield High School
<1 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Pikeland Community School
<1 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Pike-Lincoln Technical Center
27 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Illinois College
31 miles, E • 2.3 star
Hannibal-LaGrange University
32 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Illini Community Hospital
<1 miles, N • 3.2 star
Pike County Memorial Hospital
18 miles, W • 3.2 star
Passavant Area Hospital
31 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
62 miles, E • 1 star
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