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Flora, IL


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Flora, Illinois

Flora, Illinois, in Clay county, is 69 miles NW of Evansville, Indiana (center to center) and 97 miles E of St. Louis, Missouri. The city has a population of 5,086.

The People and Families of Flora

In Flora, about 52% of adults are married. Lots of people in Flora live independently, in one-person housing.

The government tells us that the city features an unusually large number of women. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Flora.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Flora had a median family income of $36,313.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Flora residents, with $500. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Flora Housing

In Flora, 71% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. And yes, you can rent a place in the city without breaking the bank.

Commuting

In Flora, 92% of commuters drive to work. Most residents would agree that driving around Flora is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
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Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
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Comparative Profile of Flora, IL

Comparing Flora 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 Citizens109
Age of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Well-Paid Single Men22
Racial Diversity25
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty53
People in Middle Class or Better32
Median Family Income22
College Educated Adults24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home88
Walking and Biking to Work78
Public Transportation Use67

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Property Taxes88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals47
Housing Recently Built35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing13

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