Richland County, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
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
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
15,675 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,404 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$106,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$403 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$552 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.9% 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 3 3 29
Feb 2 3 33
Mar 4 1 43
Apr 4 0 54
May 5 0 64
Jun 4 0 73
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 3 0 75
Sep 3 0 68
Oct 4 0 56
Nov 4 0 45
Dec 3 3 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 31% of residents leaning left and 64% leaning right.

Liberal (32%) (65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 76%
Hillary Clinton 20%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

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

St Joseph School
1 miles, NE
Richland County High School
2 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Richland County Middle School
2 miles, NE • 1.9 star

Colleges

Olney Central College
2 miles, N • 1.4 star
Wabash Valley College
26 miles, S • 1.4 star
Frontier Community College
28 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Vincennes Beauty College
30 miles, SE • 1 star

Hospitals

Richland Memorial Hospital
2 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Clay County Hospital
21 miles, W • 2.3 star
Wabash General Hospital 1
26 miles, S • 5 star

Airports

Evansville Regional Airport
55 miles, S • 1.4 star