Effingham County, Illinois
Among the top 15% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 31% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 61% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 32% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 85% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 64% of US counties
- top 10% for commute time
- top 11% for unemployment
- bottom 10% for property tax rate
Effingham County is a county in Illinois with about 35,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and C for affordability. Standout strengths include commute time, unemployment, and amenities nearby. It rates lower on sales tax and property tax rate.
Official websiteco.effingham.il.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.4 in2.7 in
muggy 84%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$73k80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$49kbetter than 23% of US counties
Home Value$167k54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$697better than 80% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 46% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.61%better than 10% of US counties
Income Tax5.00%better than 46% of US counties
Sales Tax8.86%better than 15% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden11.58%better than 20% of US counties
Unemployment2.5%better than 89% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)28°F33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)76°F44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation44.4 in53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall14.7 inbetter than 47% of US counties
Sunny Days236 daysbetter than 50% of US counties
Summer Humidity66°Fbetter than 44% of US counties
Comfortable Days86 daysbetter than 68% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk53.8better than 45% of US counties
Air Quality44 AQIbetter than 41% of US counties
School Quality50.4better than 41% of US counties
Violent Crime956/100kbetter than 38% of US counties
Property Crime1312/100kbetter than 32% of US counties
Community
Population34,59458th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age39.330th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.072nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0159th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+6080th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)95.2%95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.5%24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.2%20th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.7%54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)1.4%8th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time18 minbetter than 90% of US counties
Walkability6.6/20better than 67% of US counties
Airport Distance99 mibetter than 50% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access88.0%better than 79% of US counties
Amenities Nearby8.09better than 80% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 17% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Effingham County an affordable place to live?
- Effingham County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $49k, better than 23% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Effingham County?
- The median home value in Effingham County is $167k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Effingham County?
- Median household income in Effingham County is $73k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Effingham County?
- Median gross rent in Effingham County is $697 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Effingham County safe?
- Effingham County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 956/100k (better than 38%). Property crime is 1312/100k.
- What is the weather like in Effingham County?
- Effingham County averages 76°F in July and 28°F in January, with 44.4 in of annual precipitation and about 236 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Effingham County?
- Public-school quality in Effingham County is about average, scoring better than 41% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Effingham County?
- The average one-way commute in Effingham County is 18 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)