White County, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
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
13,708 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$53,097 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$100,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$532 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$419 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

Illinois
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 2 31
Feb 3 3 35
Mar 4 1 45
Apr 4 0 56
May 5 0 65
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 3 0 76
Sep 3 0 69
Oct 3 0 57
Nov 4 0 46
Dec 4 3 35

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 33% of residents leaning left and 63% leaning right.

Liberal (33%) (64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 78%
Hillary Clinton 19%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Carmi White Cnty Jr High Sch
<1 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Carmi-White County High School
<1 miles, SE • 2.3 star

Colleges

Frontier Community College
23 miles, N • 1.4 star
Southeastern Illinois College
27 miles, SW • 1.4 star
University of Southern Indiana
29 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Rogers Academy of Hair Design
32 miles, SE • 1 star

Hospitals

Hamilton Memorial Hospital
20 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Fairfield Memorial Hospital 1
23 miles, N • 4.1 star
Harrisburg Medical Center
31 miles, SW • 2.3 star

Airports

Evansville Regional Airport
36 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Barkley Regional Airport
78 miles, SW • 1 star