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Christopher, IL


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Christopher, Illinois

Christopher, Illinois is 80 miles SE of St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Franklin county. The population of the city is 2,836.

The People and Families of Christopher

In Christopher, about 54% of adults are married. Adults in Christopher are more likely than in most places to live alone.

Seniors are common in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Christopher had a median family income of $34,342.

Christopher Housing

Of the housing in Christopher, approximately 73% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the city is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Christopher offers a good supply of small apartments. Rents in the city are lower than most places in Illinois. Property taxes in Christopher are low by Illinois standards.

Commuting

In Christopher, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 11%Christopher Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 12%Christopher Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Christopher, IL

Comparing Christopher 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 Citizens99
Age of the Population910
Female Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Men31
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Male Share of the Population32
Racial Diversity33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults44
Median Family Income31
People in Middle Class or Better21
People Above Poverty21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work86
Working at Home77
Short Commute Times56
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Affordability of Rents89
Affordability of Property Taxes79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing58
Housing Recently Built22
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