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Palestine, Illinois, in Crawford county, is 33 miles S of Terre Haute, Indiana (center to center) and 94 miles SW of Indianapolis, Indiana. About 1,366 people people live in Palestine.
In Palestine, about 61% of adults are married.
In 2000, Palestine had a median family income of $35,500.
The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in Palestine.
Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Palestine, about 77% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the village were built is earlier than in most places. If you're looking for affordable rentals, Palestine is one place with an advantage over most places in Illinois. The village isn't one of those high-end villages with high property taxes.
In Palestine, 93% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Palestine enjoy easier drives to work than most people.
Comparing Palestine to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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