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Rantoul, IL


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Rantoul, Illinois

Rantoul, Illinois is 14 miles N of Champaign, Illinois (center to center) and 110 miles S of Chicago, Illinois. It is in Champaign county. The village is part of the Champaign - Urbana metro area. The population of Rantoul is 12,857.

The People and Families of Rantoul

In Rantoul, about 51% of adults are married. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Rantoul.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rantoul had a median family income of $43,543.

Political Inclinations

Among Rantoul political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $4,030. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the village.

Rantoul Housing

Of the housing in Rantoul, approximately 51% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Rantoul, 94% of commuters drive to work. The village features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 8%Rantoul Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 15%Rantoul Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Rantoul, IL

Comparing Rantoul 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 Old1010
Racial Diversity89
Female Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Women67
Well-Paid Single Men66
Male Share of the Population44
Senior Citizens33
Age of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size44
Portion of People Married31

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty54
People in Middle Class or Better43
Median Family Income44
College Educated Adults47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work78
Public Transportation Use66
Working at Home44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone78
Affordability of Rents75
Affordability of Property Taxes66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
Housing Recently Built46
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45

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