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Nokomis, IL


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Nokomis, Illinois

Nokomis, Illinois, in Montgomery county, is 39 miles SE of Springfield, Illinois (center to center) and 70 miles NE of St. Louis, Missouri. About 2,389 people people live in Nokomis.

The People and Families of Nokomis

In Nokomis, about 54% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Nokomis, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them.

Its large mature (over 65) population grounds the city nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Nokomis had a median family income of $36,850. As it happens, more people than usual in Nokomis are able to work from their homes.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in Nokomis.

Nokomis Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Nokomis, about 80% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the city were built is earlier than in most places. Nokomis isn't one of those high-end cities with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Nokomis, 87% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 14%Nokomis Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Nokomis, IL

Comparing Nokomis 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 Citizens1010
Age of the Population910
Female Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Women63
Well-Paid Single Men63
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Male Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better52
People Above Poverty42
Median Family Income42
College Educated Adults44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work65
Public Transportation Use54
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone910
Affordability of Property Taxes79
Affordability of Rents78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35
Housing Recently Built21
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