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Chrisman, IL


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Chrisman, Illinois

Chrisman, Illinois, in Edgar county, is 27 miles NW of Terre Haute, Indiana (center to center) and 80 miles W of Indianapolis, Indiana. There are an estimated 1,318 people in the city.

The People and Families of Chrisman

In Chrisman, about 55% of adults are married.

Chrisman has a larger percentage of females than most places. The city has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Chrisman had a median family income of $42,321.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Chrisman Housing

Approximately 72% of housing in Chrisman is owner-occupied. The city is known in Illinois for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Chrisman.

Commuting

In Chrisman, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 16%Chrisman Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 19%Chrisman Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Chrisman, IL

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population910
Age of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Women86
Well-Paid Single Men64
Racial Diversity22
Children Under 5 Years Old21
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better64
College Educated Adults66
Median Family Income64
People Above Poverty64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use76
Working at Home77
Short Commute Times56
Walking and Biking to Work44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone89
Affordability of Rents89
Affordability of Property Taxes69
Seasonal and Vacation Housing58
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Housing Recently Built33
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