Princeton, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
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
7,829 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
53.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$57,682 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$131,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$623 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$659 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Bureau County
2
Ottawa Urban Area
2
Illinois
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Bureau County
2
Ottawa Urban Area
3
Illinois
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 7 22
Feb 2 5 27
Mar 2 2 38
Apr 2 0 50
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 2 0 64
Oct 2 0 52
Nov 2 0 40
Dec 2 6 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% 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%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 52%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 16, IL State Senate District 37, IL State House District 73, IL
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Schools

Logan Jr High School
<1 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Princeton High School
<1 miles, S • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Illinois Valley Community College
20 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Sauk Valley Community College
31 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Perry Memorial Hospital
1 miles, S • 3.2 star
St Margarets Hospital
14 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Illinois Valley Community Hospital
18 miles, SE • 5 star
Osf Saint Paul Medical Center
22 miles, E • 5 star
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Airports

Quad City International Airport
54 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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