Livability Score

77
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Soap Co. Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) C-
Strawn Art Gallery
Theatre Arts
Illinois Theater
Cinema
Prairie Land Heritage Museam
Museum
RMC Stadium Cinemas
Cinema
Food and Drink (21) A-
Taco Gringo
Fast Food
Marco's Pizza
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Barney's Pub & Pizza
Bar
Little Caesars
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Kuhl Time Korner
Bar
Arby's
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Top Shelf Liquor
Alcohol
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Steak 'n Shake
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Groceries (4) F
SafeCo Donuts and Bakery Shop
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
County Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (23) A+
Central Park
Park
Jacksonville Historic District
Park
MacMurray College
Park
Illinois College
Park
Duncan Park
Park
Veterans Park
Park
Kiwanis Park
Park
Barr Park
Park
Kiwanis Park
Park
Foreman Grove Park & Jacksonville Disc Golf Course
Park
Play for all Water Park
Playground
South Jacksonville Playground
Park
Nichols Park
Park
Lenz Field & Sports Complex
Park
Shops (19) D-
Our Town Books
Books
Circle K
Convenience Store
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Shell
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Bard Optical
Optician
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
JCPenney
Department Store
Nail Time
Beauty
Glik's
Clothing
Dollar General
Discount Store
Bath & Body Works
Beauty
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Slumberland Furniture
Furniture
Shell
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Pet Supplies
Pets
AT&T
Electronics
Maunce's
Clothing
Clark
Convenience Store
Love's
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 2.5% take public transportation in Jacksonville.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.5% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Jacksonville is 84/100 - which is 13% lower than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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crime B-

Jacksonville crime rates are 2,391 per 100k, which is 21% higher than Illinois
Property Crime
2,154 crimes per 100k D+
Violent Crime
237 crimes per 100k B+
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employment D

The median income in Jacksonville is $46,500 - which is 21% lower than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$46,500 F
Unemployment Rate
4.0% D+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (8)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Lifestar Ambulance Service
Ambulance Station
Medicine Shoppe
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Mental Health and Development Center
Hospital
Memorial Health Systems
Clinic
South Jacksonville Village Hall
Fire Station
South Jacksonville Fire Dept
Fire Station
South Jacksonville Police Department
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Passavant Area Hospital
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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housing A+

Jacksonville home prices are $106,400 - which is 39% lower than Illinois
Home Price
$106,400 F
Home Appreciation Rate
10% B+
Home Affordability
2.3x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools D

The Jacksonville graduation rate is 82% - which is 3% lower than Illinois
School Test Scores
24% F
High School Grad. Rates
82% C-
Elementary Schools (9) C-
Washington Elem School
Crossroad Learning Center
Our Saviour School
Lincoln Elem School
Life (Learning In Functional Envi
Illinois School For The Deaf
South Jacksonville Elem School
Westfair Christian Academy
Eisenhower Elem School
North Jacksonville School
High Schools (8) A+
Crossroad Learning Center
Routt Catholic High School
Arc
The Lafayette Academy
Il Sch For The Visually Impaired
Life (Learning In Functional Envi
Jacksonville High School
Westfair Christian Academy
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ratings B+

Jacksonville has an overall rating of 75% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes C
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  • Jacksonville has a Livability Score of 77/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Jacksonville crime rates are 21% higher than the Illinois average
  • Cost of living in Jacksonville is 13% lower than the Illinois average

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Jacksonville Illinois: Athens of the Midwest 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) My family and I welcomed living in Jacksonville Illinois, the city that is called the Athens of the Midwest due to its academic presence. Jacksonville is a city in Morgan County, 35 miles of Springfield. The town has specialty schools such as the Illinois School for the Visually ...Read More Blind, as well as the Illinois School for the Deaf. Jacksonville also houses three other colleges within close proximity. Jacksonville is an industrial town with an abundance of employment opportunity. Some local major manufacturers are CCK Automation, ILMO Products, and Nestle USA to name a few.

The cost of living in Jacksonville was always good. Housing and rent are lower than the national average. I really love that Jacksonville has ample attractions and recreation. The district offers arts, historical tours, parks and lakes, music festivals, lake trails, and upscale dining and shopping. One of the best areas in Jacksonville Illinois surrounds Morton Street. This is a central area in the city. Amenities there are plentiful, with a multitude of things to do for the entire family. Read Less
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      C- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Jacksonville? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Central Park
      Jacksonville Historic District
      MacMurray College
      Illinois College
      Duncan Park
      Veterans Park
      Kiwanis Park
      Barr Park

      Entertainment

      Strawn Art Gallery
      Illinois Theater
      Prairie Land Heritage Museam
      RMC Stadium Cinemas

      Food & Drink

      Taco Gringo
      Marco's Pizza
      KFC
      Barney's Pub & Pizza
      Little Caesars
      McDonald's
      Jimmy John's
      Taco Bell

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Jacksonville? Of all people who commute, 2.5% take public transportation in Jacksonville.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Jacksonville? The cost of living in Jacksonville is 84/100 - which is 13% lower than Illinois.
      Jacksonville
      84

      16% less expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Jacksonville? Jacksonville crime rates are 2,391, which are 21% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      2,391 per 100k people

      3% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 42

      3% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      261%

      Year over year crime is up

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Jacksonville? The median income in Jacksonville is $46,500 which is 21% lower than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $46,50016% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $26,03413% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      13% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

      Is Jacksonville a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Mental Health and Development Center
      Passavant Area Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Medicine Shoppe

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Jacksonville home prices? Jacksonville home prices are $106,400 - which is 39% lower than Illinois
      Median home value
      $106,40042% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $65931% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      61%

      4% lower than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Jacksonville have good schools? The Jacksonville graduation rate is 82% - which is 3% lower than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      82%

      1% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      24%

      49% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      12:1

      26% lower than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Jacksonville a good place to live? Jacksonville has an overall rating of 75% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      75%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      64%

      3 total surveys

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