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Pinckneyville, Illinois

Introduction to Pinckneyville, Illinois

Pinckneyville, Illinois is 61 miles SE of St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Perry County. The population of the city is 5,464.

Pinckneyville History

Pinckneyville is the county seat of the Perry county. It is named in honor of Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, who was an American diplomat. Perry County was established in 1827 and today provides various public sector jobs as well as a number of recreational facilities to its citizens.

Pinckneyville and nearby Attractions

  • Pyramid State Recreation Area
  • Bollinger Mill State Historic Site
  • Eugene Field House and Toy Museum
  • Pyramid State Recreation Area

Things To Do In Pinckneyville

Local parks include the Pyramid State Park and the Pinckneyville City Lake. Local golfers can enjoy a round at the 18-hole golf course at the Red Hawk Country Club. Local museums and historic sites include the Bollinger Mill State Historic Site, the Campbell House, Cedarhurst and the Gen. John A. Logan Museum. Camping, fishing and boating can be enjoyed at the Pyramid State Recreation Area.

Pinckneyville Transportation

Air transportation is available from the Williamson County Regional Airport.

Pinckneyville Higher Education

Nearby colleges include John A Logan College, Kaskaskia College and McKendree College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyPinckneyville Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 8%Pinckneyville Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Pinckneyville Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Pinckneyville, IL

Comparing Pinckneyville 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 Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Racial Diversity910
Senior Citizens55
Age of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty53
People in Middle Class or Better43
Median Family Income43
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times78
Public Transportation Use56
Walking and Biking to Work34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Property Taxes88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing79
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals47
Housing Recently Built24
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