Effingham, Illinois

Population 12,297

Effingham is located in Effingham County, IL. The population is 12,297, making Effingham the largest city in Effingham County.

There are 8 public schools in Effingham with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Effingham is moderate , and there are 2 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Effingham is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Effingham property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Effingham include Teutopolis Township, Douglas Township and Teutopolis.

Effingham Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 9.8%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 65.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 24.2%

Crime Rate

19.3% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 63
  • Violent Crimes: 545
  • Robbery: 8
  • Burglary: 245
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

87.99% Lower than national avg.
  • 2 offenders in Effingham
  • 1.63 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

203 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 7
  • Superfunds: 3
  • Tanks & Spills: 193

Unemployment

Moderate 3.0%
  • Illinois unemployment average: 4.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

8 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 8 K-12 public schools in Effingham, IL and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates Effingham's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.
3 Private Schools

Sacred Heart Elementary School

St Anthony Grade School

St Anthony High School

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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10 Former Drug Labs view all

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17 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Effingham, IL issued 17 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Effingham, IL issued 27 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 27 permits, 14 were issued for single family homes and 13 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $577
  • 1 Bedroom: $580
  • 2 Bedrooms: $735
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,044
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,116

Zip Codes

62401 62467

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Environmental Hazards

203 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Effingham, IL has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Effingham, IL is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.62 Average
    Effingham, IL is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 26.27°
  • February 31.33°
  • March 44.25°
  • April 54.5°
  • May 63.78°
  • June 72.81°
  • July 74.83°
  • August 73.38°
  • September 66.62°
  • October 55.33°
  • November 44.02°
  • December 32.37°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Effingham, IL

Earthquakes
Effingham, IL has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Effingham, IL has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Effingham, IL has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Effingham, IL has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Effingham, IL: $44,536

Unemployment

Unemployment in Effingham is 3.0%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 4.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 42.36%
White Collar - 57.64%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Bruce Rauner
  • Sen. Richard J. Durbin
  • Sen. Mark Kirk

City Representatives

  • John Shimkus

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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20 Cemeteries view all

26 FCC Towers view all

3 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

3 Retirement Homes view all

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