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Witt, IL


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Witt, Illinois

Witt, Illinois, in Montgomery county, is 40 miles SE of Springfield, Illinois (center to center) and 66 miles NE of St. Louis, Missouri. As of the year 2000 census, 991 people lived in Witt.

The People and Families of Witt

In Witt, about 56% of adults are married. Witt is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Witt had a median family income of $32,344.

Witt Housing

An estimated 79% of living spaces in Witt are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The city housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. In general, Witt offers inexpensive rents. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in the city compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Witt, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyWitt Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyWitt Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Witt, IL

Comparing Witt 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 Citizens89
Female Share of the Population89
Age of the Population78
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Well-Paid Single Men31
Male Share of the Population32
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better31
Median Family Income21
People Above Poverty21
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use76
Walking and Biking to Work64
Working at Home32
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone910
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
Housing Recently Built22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12
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