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Cissna Park, IL


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Cissna Park, Illinois

Cissna Park, Illinois, in Iroquois county, is 36 miles NE of Champaign, Illinois (center to center) and 90 miles S of Chicago, Illinois. There are 811 residents in the village.

The People and Families of Cissna Park

In Cissna Park, about 54% of adults are married. In Cissna Park, more so than in most villages, people can be found in one-person households.

Women are better represented than men in the village. There are a lot of senior citizens in Cissna Park.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cissna Park had a median family income of $49,167. Lots of residents of Cissna Park prove that it's possible to work from home regularly.

Cissna Park Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Cissna Park that were owner-occupied was 79%. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the village has going for it.

Commuting

In Cissna Park, 84% of commuters drive to work. Cissna Park offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Cissna Park Well-Paid Single Women
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Cissna Park Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 11%Cissna Park Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 11%Cissna Park Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Cissna Park, IL

Comparing Cissna Park 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
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women108
Well-Paid Single Men86
Racial Diversity33
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income86
People in Middle Class or Better75
People Above Poverty75
College Educated Adults66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use97
Walking and Biking to Work99
Working at Home910
Short Commute Times78

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing58
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
Housing Recently Built44
Affordability of Property Taxes35
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