Living in Piatt County, Illinois
Piatt County is a county in Illinois with a population of around 16,387, part of the Champaign-Urbana, IL MSA metro area. The main communities are Monticello.
Cost of Living
Median rent is $851/month, well below the national average, with a median home price of around $187K. The county has a low unemployment rate at 3.3%.
Weather and Climate
The climate brings cold winters (highs around 39°F) and hot summers (highs around 82°F).
Demographics
Piatt County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 43 and a predominantly working-class population (29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Republican.
Piatt County, Illinois
Home price trend in Piatt County
Top Cities and towns in Piatt County
Monticello
Population: 5,548
Home price:$224,556
Demographics & Amenities in Piatt County
2 Hours to major Airport
Yes
Median age
42.9 Years
Average Family Size
3.15
Foreign-born population
Foreign-born population
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Amount of veterans
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Average travel time to work
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Hazards in Piatt County
Earthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Very LowDrought
Relatively LowTornados
Very LowEarthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Very LowDrought
Relatively LowTornados
Very Low
Terrain & Weather in Piatt County
Average Summer temperature
91°F
Coast
Not near the coast
Sun
Some sun
Precipitation
34.8 inches
Average Winter temperature
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Mountains
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Humidity
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Economy in Piatt County
Per Capita Personal Income
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Homeownership rate (%)
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Employment rate
59.6%
Total Employer Establishments
318,689
Poverty (%)
12.1%
Unemployment rate (%)
3.3%
Vacant Housing Units
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Mean Hours Worked (male)
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Laws and Rights in Piatt County
Cannabis
Legal for recreational use
Abortion
Legal before fetal viability
Gun Carry
Open carry prohibited, Concealed carry needs permit
Health inPiatt County
Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities
Crime Statistics in Piatt County
Robbery
0.12/ per 1000
Aggravated Assault
0.89/ per 1000
Burglary
1.65/ per 1000
Arson
0.06/ per 1000
Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny
Auto Theft
NA/ per 1000
Total Property Crimes
NA/ per 1000
Total Violent Crimes
1.3/ per 1000
Rape
NA/ per 1000
Larcency
NA/ per 1000
Cities in Piatt County