St. Johns, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
134 332.4M (US)
Median Age
53.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$39,286 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$80,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$400 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$575 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Perry 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

Perry County
2
Illinois
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 2 32
Feb 3 2 36
Mar 4 1 46
Apr 4 0 56
May 5 0 65
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 3 0 77
Sep 3 0 69
Oct 4 0 57
Nov 4 0 46
Dec 3 2 35

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 51% 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 66%
Hillary Clinton 29%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 12, IL State Senate District 58, IL State House District 115, IL
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Schools

Project SOAR
2 miles, S
Du Quoin High School
2 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Rend Lake College
19 miles, E • 1.4 star
John A Logan College
21 miles, S • 1.4 star
Kaskaskia College
36 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Marshall Browning Hospital
<1 miles, S • 2.3 star
Pinckneyville Community Hospital
8 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Franklin Hospital
18 miles, SE • 3.2 star
St Joseph Memorial Hospital
19 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
59 miles, SW • 1 star
Barkley Regional Airport
72 miles, S • 1 star
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