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Retirement Living In Effingham County - Illinois


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Area Description

The county of Effingham population is estimated at 34,000 per www.census.gov. The city of Effingham has a population of 12,400.

Includes Cities/Towns: Altamont, Beecher City, Dieterich, Edgewood, Effingham, Mason, Montrose, Shumway, Teutopolis, Watson.

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Area Amenities

Things to Do, Recreation & Fitness
   Effingham County has many parks and a local TREC trail that provides walking, running and biking opportunities. We also have Ballard Nature Center that offers hiking, along with an informational visitors' center and a variety of restaurants and shopping options.

Cultural Activities
Effingham County has an Artisan Fair that takes place in downtown Effingham. The Effingham Performance Center hosts a variety of shows ranging from family events to big name celebrities. Visit www.the-epc.org, for a full list of performers.

Public transportation
Effingham County has an Amtrak station that travels along interstate 57. We also have a local taxi service

Medical Facilities


St. Anthony Memorial Hospital, many doctor's offices and specialists


What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Effingham County, Illinois?

For those of you that retire in Effingham County, you will enjoy warm summers, a cool fall, a cold winter and a temperate spring!

Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the low 30's and highs in the low 40's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 20's. Expect some rainy days in the winter. Assume a few days of snow with some days having snow remaining on the ground.

If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in Effingham County such as a movie, dining, nightlife or some shopping. Spring temperatures are cool with averages in the mid 50's and highs in the mid 60's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 40's. Expect a lot of rainy days in the Spring, great for a day of shopping in Effingham County!

Summertime in Effingham County is a great time to enjoy your retirement with a day at the lake, an outdoor concert, a local festival or other outdoor activity! Summer temperatures are warm with averages in the mid 70's and highs in the mid 80's. Nights are cool with lows in the mid 60's. Expect some days above 90°. Humidity may feel "sticky" with muggy evenings. Expect some rainy days in the summer.

If you retire in Effingham County, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as biking on a bike path, hiking, enjoying a walking path and more! Fall temperatures are cool with averages in the mid 50's and highs in the upper 60's. Nights are cold with lows in the mid 40's. Expect some rainy days in the fall.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  20 F°  29 F°  37 F°
 Feb  24 F°  33 F°  42 F°
 Mar  33 F°  43 F°  53 F°
 Apr  43 F°  54 F°  65 F°
 May  53 F°  64 F°  75 F°
 Jun  63 F°  73 F°  84 F°
 Jul  66 F°  77 F°  87 F°
 Aug  64 F°  75 F°  86 F°
 Sep  55 F°  68 F°  80 F°
 Oct  44 F°  56 F°  68 F°
 Nov  35 F°  45 F°  54 F°
 Dec  24 F°  32 F°  41 F°

Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days

 Month  Days Greater Than 90 F°  Days Less Than 32 F°  Days Less Than 0 F°
 Jan  0  26  2
 Feb  0  22  1
 Mar  0  16  0
 Apr  0  3  0
 May  1  0  0
 Jun  5  0  0
 Jul  9  0  0
 Aug  9  0  0
 Sep  3  0  0
 Oct  0  3  0
 Nov  0  13  0
 Dec  0  24  1

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  3 "  8  23 %
 Feb  3 "  8  26 %
 Mar  3 "  10  34 %
 Apr  4 "  11  43 %
 May  5 "  11  53 %
 Jun  4 "  10  62 %
 Jul  4 "  8  67 %
 Aug  3 "  7  66 %
 Sep  3 "  7  57 %
 Oct  4 "  8  45 %
 Nov  4 "  9  37 %
 Dec  3 "  10  27 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  5 "  9  4
 Feb  4 "  6  3
 Mar  2 "  1  1
 Apr  0 "  0  0
 May  0 "  0  0
 Jun  0 "  0  0
 Jul  0 "  0  0
 Aug  0 "  0  0
 Sep  0 "  0  0
 Oct  0 "  0  0
 Nov  0 "  0  0
 Dec  3 "  5  3


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Cost of Living for Effingham County, IL

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Senior Assistance in Effingham County, IL

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What Job or Volunteer Opportunities Does Effingham County Offer For Retirees?

Volunteers are needed at many of our local churches, the hospital, the Chamber of Commerce, and many other charitable organizations in the area.

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