Vandalia, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
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
6,041 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
51.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
10.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$43,184 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
77.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$88,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$401 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$526 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Fayette County
1
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

Fayette County
2
Illinois
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 4 28
Feb 2 3 33
Mar 3 2 43
Apr 4 0 54
May 5 0 64
Jun 4 0 73
Jul 4 0 76
Aug 3 0 75
Sep 3 0 67
Oct 3 0 55
Nov 4 0 44
Dec 3 3 32

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 73%
Hillary Clinton 23%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 15, IL State Senate District 55, IL State House District 110, IL
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Schools

Vandalia Elementary School
<1 miles, E • 1.9 star
Vandalia Junior High School
<1 miles, E • 1 star
Vandalia Community High School
<1 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Greenville University
17 miles, W • 1.9 star
Kaskaskia College
29 miles, SW • 1.4 star
McKendree University
46 miles, W • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Hshs Holy Family Hospial Inc
17 miles, W • 4.1 star
Hillsboro Area Hospital
23 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Salem Township Hospital
25 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
67 miles, N • 1 star
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