Putnam 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 7/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
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
5,600 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$77,526 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$167,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$590 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$587 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Ottawa Urban Area
2
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

Ottawa Urban Area
3
Illinois
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 7 22
Feb 2 5 27
Mar 3 2 38
Apr 3 0 50
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 3 0 40
Dec 2 5 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

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

Liberal (49%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 14, IL State Senate District 53, IL State House District 105, IL
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Schools

Putnam County Elem School
4 miles, N • 1.4 star
Putnam County Jr High School
5 miles, SE • 1 star
Putnam County High School
6 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Illinois Valley Community College
13 miles, E • 1.4 star
Eureka College
34 miles, S • 1.9 star
Midstate College
34 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

St Margarets Hospital
10 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Perry Memorial Hospital
14 miles, N • 3.2 star
Osf Saint Paul Medical Center
27 miles, NE • 5 star
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Airports

Quad City International Airport
65 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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