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Payson, IL


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Payson, Illinois

Payson, Illinois, in Adams county, is 77 miles NW of St. Peters, Missouri (center to center) and 97 miles NW of St. Louis, Missouri. The village has a population of 1,066.

The People and Families of Payson

In Payson, about 64% of adults are married. Payson is considered a village for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the village.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Payson had a median family income of $40,789.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Payson Housing

About 83% of housing units in Payson are owner-occupied. Housing in the village tends to be newer construction. Typical rents in Payson are affordable, at least compared to other villages in the state. Homeowners in the village benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other villages in Illinois.

Commuting

In Payson, 98% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 15%Payson Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Payson, IL

Comparing Payson 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
Male Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Men53
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Female Share of the Population44
Senior Citizens33
Age of the Population22
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty64
People in Middle Class or Better64
Median Family Income53
College Educated Adults33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Walking and Biking to Work54
Public Transportation Use43
Working at Home43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents89
Housing Recently Built89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing710
Affordability of Property Taxes69
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
People Living Alone34
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