Lerna, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Coles County County

2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

220 Population 1,833/sq mi density

$48,750 Median Income $26,162 per capita

$80,800 Home Value $187,223 Zillow

$800 Median Rent 25.5% income on rent

53°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr

371 Violent Crime/100K 1,687 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.7 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.0 / 5.0

$48,750 median income, 8.6% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$80,800 home value, $800/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

371 violent crimes/100K

Education

1.9 / 5.0

11.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Lerna (3)

Fox Ridge State Park

State Park

703 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The British flag would not be raised above Fort Sackville Feb. 25, 1779. At 10 A.M., the garrison surrendered to American Colonel George Rogers Clark. His American army, aided by French residents of the Illinois country, had marched through freezing floodwaters to gain this victory. The fort’s captu...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Astronomy, Fishing, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hands-On, Arts and Crafts, Living History, Historic Weapons Demonstration, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exh...

Weather: The weather in the area is quite typical for the Midwest. The average temperature for the winter months is in the mid 30s, but the summers can often be hot and humid with temperatures reaching into th...

https://www.nps.gov/gero/index.htm

Spitler Woods

State Park

39 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0