The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Schuyler county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 76.3℉ and the average temperature in January is 26.2℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 60% and the area covered by water is 0.92%. The overall influence score for Schuyler is 8.
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Schuyler County is located in western Illinois, about 200 miles southwest of Chicago. It is bordered by Adams and Pike counties to the north, Hancock and McDonough counties to the east, Mason and Cass counties to the south, and Brown and Fulton counties to the west. The county seat is Rushville.
As of 2019, Schuyler County had a population of 7,440 people. The median age was 41.1 years old, with 36.2% of the population under 18 and 14.6% aged 65 and over. The racial makeup of the county was 97.2% White, 0.9% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.
The median household income in Schuyler County was $47,972 in 2019 dollars, with 16.4% of households below the poverty line. The unemployment rate was 6.3%.
Schuyler County has a rural economy based on agriculture and manufacturing, with most residents living in small towns and farming communities. There are several small industries in the county, including a pork processing plant and a manufacturing facility for agricultural equipment. The county is also home to several recreational activities such as fishing, boating, camping, hunting, and golfing.
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