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Plymouth, IL


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Plymouth, Illinois

Plymouth, Illinois, in Hancock county, is 75 miles W of Peoria, Illinois (center to center) and 119 miles N of St. Louis, Missouri. There are 562 residents in the village.

The People and Families of Plymouth

In Plymouth, about 60% of adults are married. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Plymouth. In the village, more so than in most villages, people can be found in one-person households.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Plymouth had a median family income of $30,139.

Plymouth Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Plymouth that were owner-occupied was 73%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. Cheap apartment rents is one thing Plymouth has going for it. Compared to most villages in the state, the village has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Plymouth, 93% of commuters drive to work. Plymouth offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyPlymouth Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyPlymouth Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 13%Plymouth Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Plymouth, IL

Comparing Plymouth 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
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Senior Citizens77
Male Share of the Population65
Racial Diversity66
Female Share of the Population56
Age of the Population44
Well-Paid Single Men31

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty31
People in Middle Class or Better21
Median Family Income21
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use54
Working at Home44
Short Commute Times45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
People Living Alone910
Affordability of Rents89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing710
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
Housing Recently Built11
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