Effingham, IL Area Guide

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Effingham Area Facts

Effingham has a Livability Score of 77_/100, which is considered exceptional
Effingham crime rates are 28% higher than the Illinois average
Cost of living in Effingham is 14% lower than the Illinois average

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Effingham Illinois: The Crossroads of Opportunity 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) I experienced a great time while living in Effingham Illinois, the crossroads of opportunity. The city is in Effingham County. Effingham Illinois is close to Altamont Illinois. The town is centrally located at the intersection of I-57 and I-70. These are two major highways that t ...Read More ouch Chicago, Missouri, Utah, and Maryland. Effingham has both public and private schools and the city does have sufficient employment opportunity. The housing market has not been strong for a couple years now. Crime is not prevalent in the city and the city is pleasantly inexpensive. Weather conditions in Effingham are good.

Some of the best areas in Effingham Illinois surround the downtown area. There is ample dining, shopping, and nightlife in the vicinity. This is an area that tourists visit. Travelers often stay over as a resting place before continuing their road journey. There are a lot of lodging facilities to accommodate this. Another must-see site here is the 198-foot Cross Foundation. It is said to be the largest cross in the United States. The city is great, and it has bountiful roadways for traveling. Read Less

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F Amenities

Are there many local amenities in Effingham? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

Parks

Bliss Park

Community Park

Evergreen Hollow Park

Hendelmeyer Park

Teutopolis Community Park

Entertainment

Village Mall Cinemas

Pagel Silver Dollar Lanes

Effingham Performance Center

S.S. President

Food & Drink

Culver's

Homewood Grill

Taco Bell

Dunkin' Donuts

Panda Express

Panera Bread

Chipotle

Wendy's

F Commute

Is public transit available in Effingham? Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Effingham.

Drive to Work

78%

2% higher than the US average

Take Public Transit

1%

5% lower than the US average

Walk to Work

5%

2% higher than the US average

A+ Cost of Living

What is the cost of living in Effingham? The cost of living in Effingham is 83/100 - which is 14% lower than Illinois.

17% less expensive than average

4% less expensive than average

National cost of living index

C- Crime

What is the crime rate in Effingham? Effingham crime rates are 2,597, which are 28% higher than Illinois

2,597 per 100k people

14% higher than the US average

Chance of being a victim

14% higher than the US average

Year-over-year crime

Year over year crime is down

C Employment

What is the median income in Effingham? The median income in Effingham is $52,551 which is 11% lower than Illinois.

Median household income

$52,5515% lower than the US average

Income per capita

$31,0294% higher than the US average

Unemployment rate

54% lower than the US average

D+ Health & Safety

Is Effingham a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

Hospitals

Saint Anthony's Memorial Hospital

Pharmacies

Walgreens

Doctors

A+ Housing

What are Effingham home prices? Effingham home prices are $136,300 - which is 22% lower than Illinois

Median home value

$136,30026% lower than the US average

Median rent price

$63034% lower than the US average

2% lower than the US average

D Schools

Does Effingham have good schools? The Effingham graduation rate is 84% - which is equal to Illinois

High school grad. rates

2% higher than the US average

School test scores

40% lower than the US average

Student teacher ratio

5% higher than the US average

A+ User Ratings

Is Effingham a good place to live? Effingham has an overall rating of 90% from 1 reviews.

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