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Zeigler, IL


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Zeigler, Illinois

Zeigler, Illinois, in Franklin county, is 81 miles W of Evansville, Indiana (center to center) and 83 miles SE of St. Louis, Missouri. About 1,669 people people live in Zeigler.

The People and Families of Zeigler

In Zeigler, about 52% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Zeigler had a median family income of $30,776.

Zeigler Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Zeigler, about 77% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the city were built is earlier than in most places. If you're looking for affordable rentals, Zeigler is one place with an advantage over most places in Illinois. The city isn't one of those high-end cities with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Zeigler, 94% of commuters drive to work. Zeigler is designed with driving in mind. It's not a great city for public transportation.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyZeigler Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Zeigler Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Zeigler, IL

Comparing Zeigler 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 Citizens78
Age of the Population77
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population56
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Well-Paid Single Men31
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty31
College Educated Adults33
People in Middle Class or Better21
Median Family Income21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times46
Working at Home33
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes910
People Living Alone89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing710
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
Housing Recently Built11
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