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Quincy, Illinois

Introduction to Quincy, Illinois

Quincy, Illinois, in Adams county, is 84 miles NE of Columbia, Missouri (center to center) and 108 miles NW of St. Louis, Missouri. The city has a population of 40,366.

Quincy History

The Sauk, Kickapoo, and Fox Native American tribes were original inhabitants of the city now known as Quincy. The area was first settled by the whites in 1819. John Wood was the founder of Quincy. At that time, the area was known as Bluffs. In 1825, the area was renamed Quincy in honor of the sixth United States' President, John Quincy Adams. It became the Adams County seat in the same year.

Quincy and nearby Attractions

  • Quincy Museum
  • All Wars Museum
  • Mark Twain National Wildlife Refuge Complex
  • Villa Katherine Castle
  • Gardner Museum of Architecture and Design
  • Siloam Springs State Park

Things To Do In Quincy

There are a number of sites in Qunicy that are of architectural and historical importance including the Quincy Museum, Gardner Museum of Architecture and Design, Villa Katherine Castle, Quincy Art Center, and the John Wood Mansion. Quincy also organizes The Pepsi Little People's Golf Championships every year. In addition, the city organizes several other festivals and events such as the Mid-Summer Arts Faire, Dogwood Festival, Christmas Candelight Tour, and Movies on the Muddy.

Quincy Transportation

Air transportation is available from Quincy Regional - Baldwin Field Airport.

Quincy Higher Education

John Wood Community College, Gem City College, Blessing Rieman College of Nursing, Quincy University, and Vatterott College are the local colleges and universities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyQuincy Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyQuincy Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 12%Quincy Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Quincy, IL

Comparing Quincy 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
Senior Citizens109
Female Share of the Population98
Age of the Population97
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Well-Paid Single Men33
Male Share of the Population23
Racial Diversity17

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty53
People in Middle Class or Better43
College Educated Adults48
Median Family Income33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work89
Working at Home55
Public Transportation Use36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents107
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Property Taxes86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Housing Recently Built23

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