Arthur, IL

Arthur, Illinois

Arthur, Illinois, in Douglas county, is 27 miles E of Decatur, Illinois (center to center) and 122 miles NE of St. Louis, Missouri. The village is home to some 2,203 residents.

The People and Families of Arthur

In Arthur, about 61% of adults are married.

You'll see many senior citizens in Arthur.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Arthur had a median family income of $47,827.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Arthur.

Arthur Housing

According to the 2000 census, 77% of the housing in Arthur was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Arthur, 90% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the village it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. The relatively short commuting times in Arthur let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

Arthur strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 6%

Comparative Profile of Arthur, IL

Comparing Arthur to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Arthur Almanac

Arthur Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Arthur Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Arthur, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Arthur Public Libraries

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Arthur High Schools (2004)

ARTHUR SR HIGH SCHOOL
301 E COLUMBIA ST
217-543-2146
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 134 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 7.9

Arthur Colleges

(List of All Illinois Colleges)

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