Find Your Best Place
Rankings
Best Mountain Towns
Best Places Near Water
Most Diverse Cities
Best Small Towns
Best Walkable Cities
Articles & Tips
Where Should you Live?
Cultures of the US
Find Your Best Place
Rankings
Best Mountain Towns
Best Places Near Water
Most Diverse Cities
Best Small Towns
Best Walkable Cities
Articles & Tips
Where Should you Live?
Cultures of the US
Effingham, IL
B+
Population: 12,218
Home Price: $151,400
©
Mapbox
| ©
OpenMapTiles
| ©
OpenStreetMap
contributors | ©
PlaceVista
Overview
Effingham is a small city in the state of Illinois with a population of 12,218. Effingham has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(D) Fair
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(F) Poor
Safety Rating:
(D) Fair
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
13.6 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Effingham, IL
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Effingham
Illinois
United States
Per Capita Income
$30,960
$32,213
$32,693
Median Household Income
$56,242
$66,690
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
3.3%
5.9%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
12.3%
9.4%
10.5%
Age
Effingham
Illinois
United States
Median Age
37.0
41.5
42.3
Gender
Effingham
Illinois
United States
Male
45.6%
49.8%
49.8%
Female
54.4%
50.2%
50.2%
Race
Effingham
Illinois
United States
White
94.0%
87.6%
80.3%
Black or African American
1.3%
4.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.1%
0.2%
2.7%
Asian
0.9%
1.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
1.6%
2.0%
2.7%
Multiracial
2.1%
3.7%
5.2%
Housing Information
Effingham
Illinois
United States
Median Home Price
$151,400
$140,846
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$522
$721
$801
Family Households
41.5%
41.5%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
29.9%
29.9%
26.2%
Homeowners
62.7%
77.4%
72.9%
Renters
37.3%
22.6%
27.1%
Education
Effingham
Illinois
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
3.8%
6.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
30.6%
30.6%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
23.3%
23.1%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
15.7%
10.1%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
12.6%
13.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Effingham
Illinois
United States
Mathematics
25.0%
32.0%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
33.0%
38.5%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Effingham
Illinois
United States
Murder
0.0
2.2
3.0
Rape
102.7
43.2
38.0
Robbery
7.9
33.2
40.7
Assault
434.4
146.2
188.5
Property Crime
Effingham
Illinois
United States
Burglary
244.8
246.4
336.1
Theft
2250.8
1262.2
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
63.2
122.7
167.1
Arson
47.4
11.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Effingham, IL
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
happy hour
beer
fast food
food drinks
craft beer
pizza
chef
drinks
wine
chili
pork bbq
bbq
restaurant
chili doritos
cheddar
bagel
taco bell
burger
taco
gravy
high school football
baseball
basketball
sports coverage
cleveland sports
womens sports
football
college basketball
usmnt
video games
little league
softball
college football
country music
teams
golf
beer league
volleyball
rap music
major league
collection
royal consort
comic
library
theatre
creative
poster
craft
artists
curation
musical theatre
nfts
studio
activism
photography
logos
curator
creations
posters
diverse cultures
video games
golf nut
reading writing
classic rock rbsoul
fishing
tv shows
books
comic books
gamerelated
nerdy
anime
youtuber
collector
ramblings
photography
computers
dd
junk
camping
memes
sports
sports coverage
marketing
local news
tyler repking
youtube repking
digital marketing
content manager
food drinks
tv
instagram repkingmedia
independent record label
classic rock rbsoul
tv shows
content creation
programming
producer
hospitality
pro wrestling
theatre
sports
summer
space
fishing
mountain
lawn
winter
backyard
air conditioning
rec
swimming
enrichment
aquarium
photography
facilities
camping
facility
mountains
home depot
free shipping
department store
checkout
gas station
brands
christmas shopping
coffee shop
restaurant
pickup
bulk
cutting boards
marketplace
walmart
bulk orders
cafe
goods
sodas
mall
starbucks
Similar Places to Effingham, IL
Best Places to Live Nearby
Similar Places Across US
Teutopolis, IL
A
Teutopolis, Effingham County, Illinois
Details
Population: 1,825
Median Income: $79,474
Median Home Price: $175,600
Median Age: 38.1
Dieterich, IL
A
Dieterich, Effingham County, Illinois
Details
Population: 889
Median Income: $66,250
Median Home Price: $144,200
Median Age: 32.0
Browns, IL
A
Browns, Edwards County, Illinois
Details
Population: 237
Median Income: $54,583
Median Home Price: $50,000
Median Age: 40.5
Shumway, IL
A-
Shumway, Effingham County, Illinois
Details
Population: 167
Median Income: $67,500
Median Home Price: $81,700
Median Age: 34.1
Beecher City, IL
B+
Beecher City, Effingham County, Illinois
Details
Population: 351
Median Income: $43,750
Median Home Price: $69,300
Median Age: 41.2
Clarksburg, WV
B+
Clarksburg, Harrison County, West Virginia
Details
Population: 16,085
Median Income: $42,254
Median Home Price: $92,100
Median Age: 39.7
Godfrey, IL
B+
Godfrey, Madison County, Illinois
Details
Population: 17,812
Median Income: $80,560
Median Home Price: $155,200
Median Age: 51.9
Wood River, IL
B+
Wood River, Madison County, Illinois
Details
Population: 10,325
Median Income: $58,065
Median Home Price: $91,100
Median Age: 35.9
El Dorado, KS
B
El Dorado, Butler County, Kansas
Details
Population: 12,855
Median Income: $49,248
Median Home Price: $97,800
Median Age: 34.2
Tullahoma, TN
B
Tullahoma, Coffee County, Tennessee
Details
Population: 20,599
Median Income: $52,411
Median Home Price: $167,700
Median Age: 40.1
Print
Add to Bookmarks
Add to Compare
Categories
Overview
Quality of Life Summary
Social and Economic Statistics
Culture and Lifestyle
Similar Places
Mortgage Calculator
Set This Property Price
Calculate
Monthly Payment: