Introduction
Effingham County, with the county seat of Effingham, has a population of 34,242 as of the most recent U.S. Census. The county may be named after Thomas Howard, the third Earl of Effingham, who resigned his commission as general of the British army, refusing to serve in the war against the colonies, however, there is no written proof of this.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Effingham County has a total area of 480 square miles, of which 479 square miles consists of land and 1.2 square miles is water.
Major Highways
Effingham County has a large agricultural community, as well as many residents working in manufacturing, transportation, and retail, keeping its roadways busy. Unfortunately, this also means that motor vehicle accidents are common including agricultural truck accidents, construction and work zone accidents, car and truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, and accidents involving animals.
According to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), in 2017, Effingham County had 1,009 motor vehicle accidents. Of these accidents, one (1) was fatal, 175 resulted in injuries, and 49 of these accidents resulted in A-injuries, or injuries that are classified by IDOT as any injury, other than a fatality, that prevents the injured person from walking, driving, or continuing with the activities they were capable of prior to the accident. This can include severe lacerations, skull and chest injuries, broken limbs, and abdominal injuries.
The major highways that run through Effingham County include: Interstate 57, Interstate 70, U.S. Route 40, U.S. Route 45, Illinois Route 32, Illinois Route 33, Illinois Route 37, and Illinois Route 128.
Climate and Weather
Effingham County weather is typical for Illinois, with highs averaging 87 °F during the summer months and lows averaging 18 °F during winter. On average, Effingham County gets 42.2 inches of measurable precipitation in the form of rain, snow, or hail, which not only contributes to motor vehicle accidents, but also slip and falls, pedestrian accidents, and bicycle accidents.
Demographics
Effingham County has approximately 13,515 households with 54.9% of these households consisting of married couples and 32.7% with children under the age of 18. The median household income of Effingham County is $49,509 and the median income for families is $61,373, making Effingham County a middle-class, family-oriented community.
Effingham County takes seriously the health and safety of its children, families, and senior residents offering various programs geared towards promoting healthy lifestyles, providing accessible and affordable medical care to lower-income residents, and ensuring that children, adults, and seniors are provided access to any additional help they may require during difficult times.
Effingham County lawyers at America’s Consumer Lawyer can also assist during these difficult times including incidents of nursing home abuse and neglect, motor vehicle accidents, premises accidents, and child accidents, abuse, or neglect.
Communities
Cities: Altamont, Effingham
Town: Mason
Villages: Beecher City, Dieterich, Edgewood, Montrose, Shumway, Teutopolis, Watson
Townships: Banner, Bishop, Douglas, Jackson, Liberty, Lucas, Mason, Moccasin, Mound, St. Francis, Summit, Teutopolis, Union, Watson, West
Education
- Altamont Community Unit School District 10
- Beecher City Community Unit School District 20
- Dieterich Community Unit School District 30
- Effingham Community Unit School District 40
- Teutopolis Community Unit School District 50
When sending your child off to school you assume they will remain safe, however, this isn’t always the case. School bus accidents, gym and physical education accidents, lack of supervision, playground injuries, and school district negligence are just a few examples of the types of school injury cases America’s Consumer Lawyer has experience with.
Attractions
Effingham County has many activities and attractions to offer its residents and visitors, including:
- Lake Sara
- Ballard Nature Center
- Heart Theatre
- The Cross at the Crossroads
- Hendelmeyer Park
- Rock Cave Nature Preserve
- Evergreen Hollow Park
While most of the time spent at these attractions will be enjoyable and uneventful, accidents can occur, including slip and falls, dog bites, bicycle accidents, swimming, boating, and drowning accidents, camping injuries, and motor vehicle accidents.
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