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Sangamon County
  • County in Illinois
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Sangamon County

    Report Card

    grade A
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade B+
    2. Housing
      grade B
    3. Nightlife
      grade A
    4. Good for Families
      grade A minus
    5. Diversity
      grade B
    6. Jobs
      grade B
    7. Weather
      grade B minus
    8. Cost of Living
      grade B+
    9. Health & Fitness
      grade A minus
    10. Outdoor Activities
      grade B+
    11. Commute
      grade A minus

    Sangamon County is located in Illinois with a population of 196,759. Sangamon County is one of the best places to live in Illinois. In Sangamon County, most residents own their homes. In Sangamon County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Sangamon County and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Sangamon County are above average.

    About

    Population
    196,759

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $147,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $861
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      30%
    • Own
      70%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      590.2
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      7.2
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      67.7
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      165.9
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      842
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      2,751.1
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      210.2
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      13%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      21%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      28%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      national  11%

    Working in Sangamon County

    Jobs
    grade B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $66,149
    National
    $69,021

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