Raccoon Township, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
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
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
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
1,491 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
75.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$79,519 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$116,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$629 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$559 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Marion County
4
Centralia Urban Area
4
Illinois
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Marion County
4
Centralia Urban Area
4
Illinois
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 3 29
Feb 3 3 34
Mar 4 1 44
Apr 4 0 55
May 5 0 64
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 3 0 76
Sep 3 0 68
Oct 4 0 56
Nov 4 0 44
Dec 3 2 33

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 72%
Hillary Clinton 23%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 12, IL State Senate District 55, IL State House District 110, IL
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Schools

Raccoon Cons Elem School
<1 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Kell Grade School
4 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Selmaville Elem School
5 miles, N • 1.4 star
Rome Comm Cons Elem School
6 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Kaskaskia College
12 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Rend Lake College
27 miles, S • 1.4 star
Frontier Community College
33 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Greenville University
35 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Salem Township Hospital
8 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Ssm Health-Good Samaritan Hospital
14 miles, S • 4.1 star
Crossroads Community Hospital
14 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Evansville Regional Airport
85 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
95 miles, SW • 1 star
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