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Farmer City, IL


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Farmer City, Illinois

Farmer City, Illinois, in De Witt county, is 22 miles W of Champaign, Illinois (center to center) and 123 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. There are 2,055 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Farmer City

In Farmer City, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Farmer City had a median family income of $45,515.

Political Inclinations

Farmer City folks tended to give their money ($200) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Farmer City Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Farmer City that were owner-occupied was 76%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas.

Commuting

In Farmer City, 91% of commuters drive to work. Farmer City offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 7%Farmer City Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Farmer City Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Farmer City, IL

Comparing Farmer City 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
Well-Paid Single Men97
Well-Paid Single Women86
Senior Citizens88
Age of the Population78
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population56
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better86
Median Family Income75
People Above Poverty75
College Educated Adults66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Short Commute Times78
Working at Home77
Public Transportation Use32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing79
Affordability of Rents67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Affordability of Property Taxes36
Housing Recently Built22
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