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Moultrie County
  • County in Illinois
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Moultrie County

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    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Housing
      B+
    3. Nightlife
      B+
    4. Good for Families
      B
    5. Diversity
      C
    6. Jobs
      A
    7. Weather
      B minus
    8. Cost of Living
      A minus
    9. Health & Fitness
      B+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      B
    11. Commute
      A minus
    Moultrie County is located in Illinois with a population of 14,634. In Moultrie County, most residents own their homes. In Moultrie County there are a lot of bars. Many families and retirees live in Moultrie County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Moultrie County are above average.
    Population
    14,634
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $108,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $752
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      21%
    • Own
      79%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      305.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      18
      40.7
    • Robbery
      18
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      53.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      664.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      53.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      7%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      13%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      34%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      33%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      13%
      11%
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    Working in Moultrie County

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $67,309
    National
    $69,021
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