Watson Township, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
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
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
3,180 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
71.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$71,706 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$167,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$518 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$518 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
86.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Effingham County
2
Effingham Urban Area
2
Illinois
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Effingham County
3
Effingham Urban Area
3
Illinois
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 4 28
Feb 2 3 33
Mar 3 1 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 56
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 24% of residents leaning left and 72% leaning right.

Liberal (24%) (73%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 80%
Hillary Clinton 16%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 12, IL State Senate District 54, IL State House District 107, IL
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Schools

Central Grade School
2 miles, N • 1.4 star
Effingham High School
5 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Lake Land College
27 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Olney Central College
31 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Eastern Illinois University
35 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Lincoln Trail College
45 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

St Anthonys Memorial Hospital
6 miles, N • 3.2 star
Clay County Hospital
25 miles, S • 2.3 star
Hshs Good Shepherd Hospital Inc
29 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
83 miles, NW • 1 star
Evansville Regional Airport
88 miles, S • 1.4 star
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