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Rossville, Illinois

Rossville, Illinois, in Vermilion county, is 35 miles NE of Champaign, Illinois (center to center) and 90 miles NW of Indianapolis, Indiana. The village contains a population of approximately 1,217.

The People and Families of Rossville

In Rossville, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rossville had a median family income of $43,882.

Rossville Housing

Rossville has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 77% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the village might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Rents in Rossville tend toward the low side for Illinois. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in the village the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Rossville, 93% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Rossville -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 16%Rossville Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 18%Rossville Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Rossville Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Rossville, IL

Comparing Rossville 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
Well-Paid Single Women86
Age of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Men86
Senior Citizens78
Female Share of the Population78
Racial Diversity55
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Male Share of the Population43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income74
People in Middle Class or Better64
People Above Poverty64
College Educated Adults55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times68
Public Transportation Use64
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Rents89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing710
Affordability of Property Taxes69
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Housing Recently Built11
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