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Louisville, Illinois

Louisville, Illinois, in Clay county, is 75 miles NW of Evansville, Indiana (center to center) and 96 miles E of St. Louis, Missouri. The village is home to some 1,242 residents.

The People and Families of Louisville

In Louisville, about 52% of adults are married. People in Louisville have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments.

You'll see many senior citizens in the village.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Louisville had a median family income of $35,673.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Louisville.

Louisville Housing

According to the 2000 census, 72% of the housing in Louisville was owner-occupied. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the village. In Louisville you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Louisville, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyLouisville Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 12%Louisville Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 17%Louisville Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Louisville, IL

Comparing Louisville 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 Citizens99
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Age of the Population78
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Men42
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults44
Median Family Income32
People Above Poverty31
People in Middle Class or Better21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work88
Short Commute Times89
Working at Home67
Public Transportation Use64

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Affordability of Property Taxes79
Housing Recently Built67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing47
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