Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 52 min5:27 am – 8:19 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 28 min7:06 am – 4:34 pm
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People352 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 34.8125 householdsMedian household income $95,982Median home value $105,50090% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $1,786 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting4.7% unemployment rate76% of adults are in the labour force, 182 employedMain industries: transport, warehousing and utilities 27%, retail 17%, manufacturing 16%Average commute 24 minutes79% drive alone, 6% car-pool, 16% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages5% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher96% finished high school, 4% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 100%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 87°F, lows 66°FColdest month January: highs 38°F, lows 21°F49 in of rain a year, on about 76 dayswettest month May11 in of snow a year, on about 8 days32 days above 90°F, 105 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Olney 2s station, 8 mi away
Nearby landmarksJordan Lakelake · 4.9 miLake Montclarelake · 5.7 miWest Salem New Reservoirreservoir · 7.0 miWest Salem Reservoirreservoir · 7.0 miOlney Central Collegecollege · 9.9 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsRichland County Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 3.7 mi · 1,547 acresRed Hills State Parkstate conservation land · 9.8 mi · 964 acresMuskgrove Parkpark · 9.5 mi · 50 acresOlney City Parkpark · 9.5 mi · 50 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
Earthquakes27 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 19706 of magnitude 4+, 2 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 5.2 on 18 Apr 200813 mi away, near Bellmont, IllinoisMost recent: magnitude 3.5 on 29 Jun 20265 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowRichland County, IL, compared with all US countiesHighest-rated hazardsDrought Relatively ModerateStrong wind Relatively ModerateSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality91% of days had good air in 2025314 of 344 days measured30 moderate daysMedian index 36, worst day 93main pollutant: ozoneSource: US EPA Air Quality Index, nearest monitors: Knox County, IN, 31 mi away
Internet at home81% of households have a broadband subscription50% have cable, fibre or DSL17% rely on a mobile data plan alone18% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterCalhounserves 172 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 20212 monitoring or reporting violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation444 ft135 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalCarle Richland Memorial Hospital9.2 miPost officeCalhoun Post Office3.8 miTown hallWest Salem City Hall7.5 miPoliceWest Salem Police Department7.4 miFire stationClaremont - Bonpas Fire Protection District Station 16.5 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 miNo schools listedCollegeOlney Central College9.9 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportEvansville Regional Airport EVV47 miMajor airportIndianapolis International Airport IND118 miInterstateI-6427 miUS highwayUS 508.0 miAmtrakEffingham, IL EFG46 miSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 62419 ZIP area.
