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Makanda, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Union County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
550 Population 104/sq mi density
$72,083 Median Income $56,225 per capita
$241,300 Home Value $188,579 Zillow
$911 Median Rent 16.9% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
177 Violent Crime/100K 1,062 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$72,083 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$241,300 home value, $911/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
177 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
60.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Makanda (12)

Big Oak Tree State Park
State Park
142 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Columbus-Belmont State Park
State Park
171 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fort De Chartres State Park
State Park
3 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fort Defiance Park
State Park
64 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Frank Holten State Park
State Park
1,047 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park
State Park
1,456 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lake Murphysboro State Park
State Park
855 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Prairie du Rocher Precinct
State Park
20 acres. Restricted Access
Entrance: $0
Pyramid State Recreation Area
State Park
18,935 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Established by 1750, Ste. Geneviève was the first permanent European settlement in Missouri. Early French Canadian settlers were drawn here by the rich agricultural land known as Le Grand Champ (the Big Field). After the flood of 1785, the town relocated to its present location on higher ground appr...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store
Weather: The weather in Ste. Genevieve is typical of a midwestern climate. High heat and humidity, severe thunderstorms, snow and ice, and extreme cold are all possible depending upon the season. The average h...
Trail Of Tears State Park
State Park
3,017 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site
State Park
21 acres. Restricted Access
Entrance: $0