South Fork 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 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 6/10
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
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
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
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
2,555 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
10.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$72,692 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$88,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$418 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$546 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
73.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Christian County
1
Taylorville Urban Area
1
Illinois
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Christian County
2
Taylorville Urban Area
2
Illinois
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 5 27
Feb 2 4 31
Mar 3 2 42
Apr 4 0 53
May 5 0 63
Jun 4 0 73
Jul 4 0 76
Aug 3 0 74
Sep 3 0 67
Oct 3 0 55
Nov 4 0 43
Dec 3 4 31

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 60% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 72%
Hillary Clinton 22%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 15, IL State Senate District 48, IL State House District 95, IL
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Schools

South Fork Elementary School
2 miles, E • 1.9 star
South Fork Jr Sr High School
2 miles, E • 1.4 star
Edinburg High School
7 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Edinburg Elem School
7 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Lincoln Land Community College
13 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Taylorville Memorial Hospital
9 miles, SE • 4.1 star
St Johns Hospital
19 miles, N • 2.3 star
Memorial Medical Center
19 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Airports

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
22 miles, N • 1 star
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