Scales Mound, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 8/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
441 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$66,765 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
97.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$158,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$514 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$569 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
69.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Jo Daviess County
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

Jo Daviess County
2
Illinois
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 19
Feb 1 7 23
Mar 2 4 35
Apr 4 1 47
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 2 0 49
Nov 2 2 36
Dec 2 10 22

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right.

Liberal (47%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 49%
Hillary Clinton 44%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 16, IL State Senate District 45, IL State House District 89, IL
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Schools

Scales Mound Jr High School
<1 miles, E • 2.8 star
Scales Mound Elem School
<1 miles, E • 3.7 star
Scales Mound High School
<1 miles, E • 4.1 star
Shullsburg Junior High
7 miles, NE • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Capri College-Dubuque
21 miles, NW • 1.4 star
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
22 miles, N • 3.2 star
Loras College
22 miles, NW • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Southwest Health Center
20 miles, N • 5 star
Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center
22 miles, NW • 5 star
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Airports

Dubuque Regional Airport
24 miles, W • 1 star
Quad City International Airport
72 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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