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Coffeen, IL


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Coffeen, Illinois

Coffeen, Illinois, in Montgomery county, is 51 miles S of Springfield, Illinois (center to center) and 57 miles NE of St. Louis, Missouri. About 709 people people live in Coffeen.

The People and Families of Coffeen

In Coffeen, about 61% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Coffeen had a median family income of $38,750.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in Coffeen.

Coffeen Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Coffeen, about 78% are lived in by their owners, not renters. If you're looking for affordable rentals, the city is one place with an advantage over most places in Illinois. Coffeen isn't one of those high-end cities with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Coffeen, 94% of commuters drive to work. The city is designed with driving in mind. It's not a great city for public transportation.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyCoffeen Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 10%Coffeen Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Coffeen, IL

Comparing Coffeen 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 Citizens89
Male Share of the Population88
Age of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Men53
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Female Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married75
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income52
People in Middle Class or Better32
People Above Poverty21
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home78
Short Commute Times46
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Affordability of Rents910
People Living Alone77
Housing Recently Built56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing36
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