Jacksonville, IL Area Guide

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Jacksonville Area Facts

  • Jacksonville has a Livability Score of 77/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Jacksonville crime rates are 16% higher than the Illinois average
  • Cost of living in Jacksonville is 13% lower than the Illinois average
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Jacksonville Illinois: Athens of the Midwest User Rating 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) My family and I welcomed living in Jacksonville Illinois, the city that is called the Athens of the Midwest due to its academic presence. Jacksonville is a city in Morgan County, 35 miles of Springfield. The town has specialty schools such as the Illinois School for the Visually ...Read More Blind, as well as the Illinois School for the Deaf. Jacksonville also houses three other colleges within close proximity. Jacksonville is an industrial town with an abundance of employment opportunity. Some local major manufacturers are CCK Automation, ILMO Products, and Nestle USA to name a few.

The cost of living in Jacksonville was always good. Housing and rent are lower than the national average. I really love that Jacksonville has ample attractions and recreation. The district offers arts, historical tours, parks and lakes, music festivals, lake trails, and upscale dining and shopping. One of the best areas in Jacksonville Illinois surrounds Morton Street. This is a central area in the city. Amenities there are plentiful, with a multitude of things to do for the entire family. Read Less
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      C- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Jacksonville? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Central Park
      Jacksonville Historic District
      MacMurray College
      Illinois College
      Duncan Park
      Veterans Park
      Kiwanis Park
      Barr Park

      Entertainment

      Strawn Art Gallery
      Illinois Theater
      Prairie Land Heritage Museam
      RMC Stadium Cinemas

      Food & Drink

      Taco Gringo
      Marco's Pizza
      KFC
      Barney's Pub & Pizza
      Little Caesars
      McDonald's
      Jimmy John's
      Taco Bell

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Jacksonville? Of all people who commute, 2.5% take public transportation in Jacksonville.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Jacksonville? The cost of living in Jacksonville is 84/100 - which is 13% lower than Illinois.
      Jacksonville
      84

      16% less expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Jacksonville? Jacksonville crime rates are 2,365, which are 16% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      2,365 per 100k people

      4% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 43

      4% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -1%

      Year over year crime is down

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Jacksonville? The median income in Jacksonville is $46,500 which is 21% lower than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $46,50016% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $26,03413% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      13% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Mental Health and Development Center
      Passavant Area Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Medicine Shoppe

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Jacksonville home prices? Jacksonville home prices are $106,400 - which is 39% lower than Illinois
      Median home value
      $106,40042% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $65931% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      61%

      4% lower than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Jacksonville have good schools? The Jacksonville graduation rate is 82% - which is 3% lower than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      82%

      1% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      24%

      49% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      12:1

      26% lower than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Jacksonville a good place to live? Jacksonville has an overall rating of 75% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      75%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      64%

      3 total surveys

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