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Jacksonville, Illinois

Introduction to Jacksonville, Illinois

Jacksonville, Illinois, in Morgan county, is 31 miles W of Springfield, Illinois (center to center) and 76 miles N of St. Louis, Missouri. The city has a population of 18,940.

Jacksonville History

Jacksonville has been associated with prominent people as well as significant episodes of American history. First, it was named after the yet-to-be president Andrew Jackson in 1825. Jackson commanded American forces in the Battle of New Orleans in 1815 and was a presidential hopeful in 1824. Jacksonville also served as a major stopping point on the historically significant Underground Railroad. It was a nexus of political, social, and educational activity and was known as “Athens of the West”.

Jacksonville and nearby Attractions

  • David Strawn Art Gallery
  • The Imagine Foundation
  • Crazy Horse Campground
  • Lake Jacksonville
  • Nichols Park
  • The Links Golf Course

Things To Do In Jacksonville

Jacksonville offers facilities for a diverse range of activities. There is a local community theatre group that organizes productions throughout the year. In addition, there is the Illinois College's McGaw Fine Arts Series and Jacksonville Symphony and Chorale, which present lively concerts regularly. The city also offers parks and camping grounds as well as three high quality golf courses.

Jacksonville Transportation

Air transportation is available from Capital Airport.

Jacksonville y Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued at Illinois College, Macmurray College, and Heartland School of Business.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyJacksonville Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Jacksonville Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Jacksonville, IL

Comparing Jacksonville 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 Citizens87
Female Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Women66
Age of the Population65
Racial Diversity58
Well-Paid Single Men55
Male Share of the Population44
Children Under 5 Years Old33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married31
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults68
Median Family Income55
People in Middle Class or Better43
People Above Poverty43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times910
Working at Home66
Public Transportation Use66

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
Affordability of Property Taxes66
Housing Recently Built35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35

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Historic Jacksonville

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Illinois University between 1890 and 1901

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Illinois University between 1890 and 1901

Deaf and Dumb Asylum between 1880 and 1901

Insane Asylum between 1890 and 1901

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