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Roodhouse, IL


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Roodhouse, Illinois

Roodhouse, Illinois, in Greene county, is 44 miles SW of Springfield, Illinois (center to center) and 59 miles N of St. Louis, Missouri. The city has a population of 2,214.

The People and Families of Roodhouse

In Roodhouse, about 49% of adults are married.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in Roodhouse.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Roodhouse had a median family income of $33,889.

Roodhouse Housing

In Roodhouse, 75% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the city -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here. And yes, you can rent a place in Roodhouse without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i the city.

Commuting

In Roodhouse, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 6%Roodhouse Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 18%Roodhouse Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Roodhouse, IL

Comparing Roodhouse 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
Racial Diversity77
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Senior Citizens55
Well-Paid Single Men42
Age of the Population21
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better32
People Above Poverty32
Median Family Income31
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work88
Public Transportation Use75
Working at Home43
Short Commute Times45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes810
Affordability of Rents89
People Living Alone66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35
Housing Recently Built22
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