Rutland, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 9/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
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
189 332.4M (US)
Median Age
58.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
42.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
6.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$49,063 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$72,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$442 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$575 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
73.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

LaSalle 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

LaSalle County
3
Ottawa Urban Area
3
Illinois
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 7 24
Feb 2 4 28
Mar 3 3 39
Apr 4 1 51
May 4 0 62
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 3 1 41
Dec 2 6 28

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 45% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 59%
Hillary Clinton 34%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 16, IL State Senate District 53, IL State House District 105, IL
See all legislative districts in this place

Schools

Fieldcrest Intermediate School
5 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Fieldcrest Middle School
5 miles, N • 1 star
Browse all schools near Ottawa Urban Area

Colleges

Eureka College
22 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Illinois Valley Community College
23 miles, N • 1.4 star
Heartland Community College
31 miles, S • 1.4 star
Browse all colleges near Ottawa Urban Area

Hospitals

Saint James Hospital
20 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Advocate Eureka Hospital
22 miles, SW • 3.2 star
St Margarets Hospital
25 miles, N • 3.2 star
Browse all hospitals near Ottawa Urban Area

Airports

Quad City International Airport
83 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Browse all airports near Ottawa Urban Area