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Dahlgren, IL


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Dahlgren, Illinois

Dahlgren, Illinois is 63 miles W of Evansville, Indiana (center to center) and 91 miles E of St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Hamilton county. The population of the village is 514.

The People and Families of Dahlgren

In Dahlgren, about 61% of adults are married. Adults in Dahlgren are more likely than in most places to live alone.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dahlgren had a median family income of $34,886.

Political Inclinations

Among Dahlgren political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $2,000. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the village.

Dahlgren Housing

Of the housing in Dahlgren, approximately 86% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the village is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Rents in Dahlgren are lower than most places in Illinois. Property taxes in the village are low by Illinois standards.

Commuting

In Dahlgren, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyDahlgren Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 6%Dahlgren Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Dahlgren, IL

Comparing Dahlgren 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
Age of the Population89
Senior Citizens88
Female Share of the Population67
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Well-Paid Single Men53
Male Share of the Population54
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better53
People Above Poverty42
Median Family Income31
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home66
Short Commute Times57
Walking and Biking to Work54
Public Transportation Use43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents910
People Living Alone910
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
Housing Recently Built22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12
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