Spring Garden Township, 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 2/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
2,591 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
5.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,614 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$97,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$525 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$492 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Jefferson County
6
Mount Vernon Urban Area
6
Illinois
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Jefferson County
5
Mount Vernon Urban Area
5
Illinois
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 2 30
Feb 3 2 35
Mar 4 1 44
Apr 4 0 55
May 5 0 65
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 3 0 76
Sep 3 0 68
Oct 4 0 57
Nov 4 0 45
Dec 3 2 34

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 56% leaning right.

Liberal (40%) (57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 71%
Hillary Clinton 25%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 12, IL State Senate District 58, IL State House District 116, IL
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Schools

Spring Garden Middle School
2 miles, W • 1.4 star
Ewing-Northern Elem School
5 miles, S • 2.8 star
Spring Garden Elementary School
6 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Rend Lake College
3 miles, W • 1.4 star
Frontier Community College
30 miles, E • 1.4 star
John A Logan College
31 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Kaskaskia College
33 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Franklin Hospital
11 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Crossroads Community Hospital
11 miles, N • 3.2 star
Ssm Health-Good Samaritan Hospital
11 miles, N • 4.1 star
Hamilton Memorial Hospital
19 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Evansville Regional Airport
74 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
75 miles, SW • 1 star
Barkley Regional Airport
76 miles, S • 1 star
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