The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Douglas county is rated a 2. The average temperature during the month of June is 76.2℉ and the average temperature in January is 28.6℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 58% and the area covered by water is 0.13%. The overall influence score for Douglas is 6.
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Douglas County is located in central Illinois, and it is made up of mostly rural areas. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the population of Douglas County was 19,721 in 2019. The median age is 41.2 years, and the majority of the population is Caucasian (95.7%). The median household income is $48,207, and approximately 13.7% of the population lives below the poverty line.
The county has a high rate of homeownership, with 79.3% of households owning their own homes. However, a large portion of the population (25%) lives in mobile homes or trailers.
The county has a low unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is lower than the state average of 5%. The majority of the population (82%) is employed in white-collar occupations such as management, business, science, and arts.
The county also has a relatively low crime rate compared to the rest of the state, with only 7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents reported in 2018.
Illinois State Office USDA Rural DevelopmentFeatured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of Illinois
2118 West Park Court, Suite A
Champaign, IL 61821
TEL: 217-403-6200
TTY: 217-403-6240