Unity, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
153 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
40.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
73.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,154 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
36 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
19.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$68,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$767 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$342 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
89.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Alexander County
6
Cape Girardeau Metro Area
4
Illinois
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Alexander County
2
Cape Girardeau Metro Area
5
Illinois
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 2 33
Feb 4 2 38
Mar 4 1 47
Apr 5 0 56
May 5 0 66
Jun 4 0 75
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 2 0 77
Sep 2 0 70
Oct 4 0 58
Nov 4 0 47
Dec 4 2 37

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 56% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (56%) (42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 50%
Hillary Clinton 47%
Other 3%

Schools

Meridian Elementary School
6 miles, SE 1 star
Meridian High School
6 miles, SE 2.8 star

Colleges

Shawnee Community College
16 miles, E 1.4 star
Southeast Missouri State University
18 miles, NW 1.9 star

Hospitals

Southeasthealth
18 miles, NW 1.4 star
Saint Francis Medical Center
20 miles, NW 4.1 star

Airports

Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
17 miles, NW 1 star
Barkley Regional Airport
28 miles, SE 1 star
Evansville Regional Airport
114 miles, E 1.4 star