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Percy, IL


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Percy, Illinois

Percy, Illinois is 55 miles SE of St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Randolph county. The population of the village is 942.

The People and Families of Percy

In Percy, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Percy had a median family income of $35,956.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from Percy.

Percy Housing

Of the housing in Percy, approximately 73% is occupied by their owners. Rents in the village are lower than most places in Illinois. Property taxes in Percy are low by Illinois standards.

Commuting

In Percy, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 8%Percy Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 18%Percy Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Percy, IL

Comparing Percy 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
Female Share of the Population89
Senior Citizens88
Age of the Population67
Well-Paid Single Women63
Racial Diversity45
Well-Paid Single Men42
Children Under 5 Years Old42
Male Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty53
People in Middle Class or Better52
Median Family Income42
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home78
Walking and Biking to Work75
Public Transportation Use54
Short Commute Times56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes810
Affordability of Rents89
People Living Alone66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
Housing Recently Built34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35
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