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Effingham, IL

Effingham is a city in and the county seat of Effingham County, Illinois, United States. It is in South Central Illinois. The city is part of the Effingham, IL Micropolitan Statistical Area.

The city bills itself as "The Crossroads of Opportunity" because of its location at the intersection of two major Interstate highways: I-57 running from Chicago to Sikeston, Missouri, and I-70 running from Utah to Maryland. It is also served by U.S. Route 45, which runs from Ontonagon, Michigan to Mobile, Alabama, U.S. Route 40, the historic National Road, which stretches from Atlantic City, New Jersey to Silver Summit, Utah, and Illinois routes 32 and 33 also run through the city. It is also a major railroad junction, the crossing of the Illinois Central main line from Chicago to Memphis with the Pennsylvania Railroad line from Indianapolis to St. Louis. For this reason, Effingham has a much broader range of restaurants and lodging facilities than typical towns of its size.

Effingham is located at 39°7′15″N 88°32′45″W (39.120903, −88.545909).

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Effingham has a total area of 10.56 square miles (27.35 km²), of which 10.49 square miles (27.17 km²) (or 99.34%) is land and 0.07 square miles (0.18 km²) (or 0.66%) is water.

Effingham is served by a total of 5 highways, only 2 of them being interstates. Interstate 57 comes into Effingham County with Edgewood, Illinois. It officially comes into Effingham was a cross Directional T interchange with Interstate 70 west towards St. Louis. It runs concurrently with Interstate 57 as it goes through the city's southside exits. It makes its first with W Fayette Avenue and then takes a short curve east and makes a half diamond and half partial cloverleaf interchange with N Keller Drive and Illinois Route 33. After the interchange, it makes an interchange with U.S. Route 45 and the concurrency ends with a last Directional T interchange with Interstate 70. This time, Interstate 70 runs off east towards Indianapolis making Interstate 57 continue its route towards Mattoon, Illinois, Champaign, Illinois, and finally Chicago.

Effingham prioritizes the health and wellness of its residents, offering a variety of amenities and services. HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital is a leading healthcare provider, offering comprehensive medical services to the community. Effingham Park District provides numerous fitness classes, sports leagues, and recreational activities for all ages. For fitness enthusiasts, check out Planet Fitness for a variety of workout options. CrossFit Effingham offers high-intensity CrossFit workouts to improve overall fitness. Also, Effingham Family YMCA offers a variety of fitness classes, swimming lessons, and wellness programs for all ages. Ballard Nature Center provides outdoor fitness opportunities like hiking and bird watching.

The top sites in Effingham, IL are MY Garage Museum & Retail Store, Effingham Performance Center, and Hendelmeyer Park - Effingham Park District.

Population: 12,252 (2020). ZIP Code: 62401. Area codes: 217, 447. Elevation: 594 ft (181 m). Area: 10.55 sq mi (27.34 km²).

FAQs

What is the crime rate in Effingham, IL?

The crime rate in Effingham is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 30 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Effingham is 1 in 33. Based on FBI crime data, Effingham is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Illinois, Effingham has a crime rate that is higher than 94% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

How old is Effingham, IL?

Settled about 1814 by farmers, the community grew slowly as pioneers moved westward along the Cumberland (National) Road, which had been extended through the area in 1831. Rapid growth began in 1854 with the arrival of the Illinois Central Railroad. Originally called Broughton, it was renamed in 1859 for Thomas Howard, 3rd earl of Effingham, who had opposed British colonial policy.

What is the ethnicity of Effingham, IL?

Race & Ethnicity. With 12,258 people, Effingham is the 194th most populated city in the state of Illinois out of 1,450 cities. But watch out, Effingham, because Kewanee with 12,222 people, and Herrin with 12,178 people are right behind you. The largest Effingham racial/ethnic groups are White (91.3%) followed by Hispanic (4.2%) and Two or More (1.9%).

Sources

Wikipedia - Effingham, Illinois

City of Effingham

HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital

Effingham Park District

Planet Fitness

CrossFit Effingham

Effingham Family YMCA

Ballard Nature Center

MY Garage Museum & Retail Store

Effingham Performance Center

Hendelmeyer Park - Effingham Park District

Neighborhoodscout

Britannica

Illinois-demographics

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