Effingham, IL
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Effingham, Illinois Summary
Life in Effingham research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Effingham over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Effingham:
The population in Effingham is 12,218.
The median home value in Effingham is $151,400.
The median income in Effingham is $56,242.
The cost of living in Effingham is 83 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Effingham is $662.
The unemployment rate in Effingham is 3.3%.
The poverty rate in Effingham is 17.7%.
Effingham SnackAbility
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Effingham, IL Crime Report
Crime in Effingham summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Effingham. Key points include:
There were 371 total crimes in Effingham in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Effingham is 3,044.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Effingham is 311.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Effingham is 2,732.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Effingham is 30.97% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Effingham Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Effingham / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 371 | 3,044.0 | 1,985.3 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 38 | 311.8 | 425.9 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 9.1 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 3 | 24.6 | 97.4 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 26 | 213.3 | 278.9 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 333 | 2,732.2 | 1,559.4 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 40 | 328.2 | 246.4 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 281 | 2,305.5 | 1,143.5 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 12 | 98.5 | 169.5 | 282.7 |
Effingham, IL Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Effingham summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Effingham. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Effingham is 83 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Effingham is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Effingham is $151,400.
The median income in Effingham is $56,242.
Effingham's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Effingham Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Effingham | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 93 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 95 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 86 | 96 | 100 | |
| Housing | 65 | 81 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 98 | 105 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 97 | 90 | 100 | |
Effingham, IL Photos
1 Reviews & Comments About Effingham
/5
HomeSnacks User - 2018-09-19 01:44:16.026082
It's a nice little town growing quickly and with some lovely people.
Economic growth stood out as very good but the town should probably do more to help those less fortunate.
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Effingham Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Effingham
The current population in Effingham is 12,218. The population has increased 1.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,218 | -3.2% |
| 2020 | 12,624 | 0.9% |
| 2019 | 12,517 | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 12,650 | 1.1% |
| 2017 | 12,513 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 12,428 | 1.3% |
| 2015 | 12,264 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 12,297 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 12,161 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 12,076 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Effingham
Effingham is:
91.4% White with 11,173 White residents.
1.0% African American with 120 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 9 American Indian residents.
0.9% Asian with 109 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
2.1% Two Or More with 261 Two Or More residents.
4.5% Hispanic with 546 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Effingham | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.4% | 60.2% | 59.4% |
| African American | 1.0% | 13.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 2.1% | 2.4% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 4.5% | 17.5% | 18.4% |
Gender in Effingham
Effingham is 54.4% female with 6,650 female residents.
Effingham is 45.6% male with 5,567 male residents.
| Gender | Effingham | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 45.6% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Effingham for adults over 25
4.0% of adults in Effingham completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Effingham completed 9-12th grade.
31.0% of adults in Effingham completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Effingham completed some college.
16.0% of adults in Effingham completed associate's degree.
13.0% of adults in Effingham completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Effingham completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Effingham completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Effingham completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Effingham | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 16.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Effingham, Illinois
4.0% of households in Effingham earn Less than $10,000.
5.0% of households in Effingham earn $10,000 to $14,999.
12.7% of households in Effingham earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.7% of households in Effingham earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.3% of households in Effingham earn $35,000 to $49,999.
19.5% of households in Effingham earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.7% of households in Effingham earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.6% of households in Effingham earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.0% of households in Effingham earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.5% of households in Effingham earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Effingham | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.0% | 5.9% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.0% | 3.5% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.7% | 7.4% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.7% | 7.7% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.3% | 10.7% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.5% | 16.3% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.7% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.6% | 17.1% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.0% | 8.5% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.5% | 10.1% | 9.5% |
