Pulaski County, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
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
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
5,074 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$43,227 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
77.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$81,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$363 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$391 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
44.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

Illinois
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 2 33
Feb 4 3 38
Mar 4 1 47
Apr 5 0 57
May 5 0 66
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 3 0 77
Sep 3 0 70
Oct 4 0 58
Nov 4 0 47
Dec 4 2 36

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 (41%) (57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 65%
Hillary Clinton 31%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 12, IL State Senate District 59, IL State House District 118, IL
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Schools

Century Jr/Sr High School
4 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Century Elementary School
4 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Meridian Elementary School
6 miles, SW • 1 star

Colleges

Shawnee Community College
6 miles, E • 1.4 star
Southeast Missouri State University
23 miles, NW • 1.9 star

Hospitals

Massac Memorial Hospital
22 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Southeasthealth
24 miles, NW • 1.4 star

Airports

Barkley Regional Airport
22 miles, SE • 1 star
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
24 miles, NW • 1 star
Evansville Regional Airport
104 miles, E • 1.4 star