Introduction
Marion County, with the county seat of Salem, has a population of 39,437 according to the most recent U.S. Census. The county is named for Revolutionary War General Francis Marion, the “Swamp Fox”.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Marion County has a total area of 576 square miles, of which 572 square miles consists of land and 3.7 square miles consists of water.
Major Highways
Marion County roads and highways are often busy with people traveling to and from work and to its numerous attractions. Unfortunately, this also means that motor vehicle accidents are common including agricultural truck, work zone accidents, car and truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, and accidents involving animals.
According to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), in 2017, Marion County had 882 motor vehicle accidents. Of these accidents, six (6) were fatal, 206 resulted in injuries, and 38 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 Marion County include: Interstate 57, U.S. Route 50, U.S. Route 51, Illinois Route 37, and Illinois Route 161.
Climate and Weather
Marion County weather is typical for Illinois, with highs averaging 88 °F during the summer months and lows averaging 18 °F during winter. On average, Marion County gets 42.6 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, rideshare accidents, and bicycle accidents.
Demographics
Marion County has approximately 16,148 households with 48.9% of these households consisting of married couples and 30.9% with children under the age of 18. The median household income in Marion County is $38,974 and for families the median income is $50,518, making Marion County a middle-class, family-oriented community.
Marion 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.
Marion 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: Centralia, Kinmundy, Salem, Wamac
Villages: Alma, Central City, Iuka, Junction City, Kell, Odin, Patoka, Sandoval, Vernon, Walnut Hill
Census-Designated Places: Cartter, Fairman, Finney Heights, Glen Ridge, Helm, Slap Out, Suburban
Townships: Alma, Carrigan, Centralia, Foster, Haines, Iuka, Kinmundy, Meacham, Odin, Omega, Patoka, Raccoon, Romine, Salem, Sandoval, Stevenson, Tonti
Education
Public Schools
- Central City School District 133
- Centralia High School District 200
- Centralia School District 135
- Iuka Community Consolidated School District 7
- Kell Consolidated School District 2
- Odin Public School District 722
- Patoka Community Unit School District 100
- Raccoon Consolidated School District 1
- Salem Community High School District 600
- Salem School District 111
- Sandoval Community Unit School District 501
- Selmaville Community Consolidated School District 10
- South Central Community Unit District 401
Colleges and Universities
- Kaskaskia College
- University of Illinois Marion County Extension
- West Carroll Community Unit School District 314
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, school district negligence, and college accidents are just a few examples of the types of school injury cases America’s Consumer Lawyer has experience with.
Attractions
Marion County has many activities and attractions to offer its residents and visitors, including:
- Crab Orchard Recreation Park
- Tunnel Hill State Trail
- Mandala Gardens
- Little Egypt Off Road Motorcycle Club
- Harmony Trail
- Lake of Egypt
- Ray Fosse Park
While most of the time spent at these attractions will be enjoyable and uneventful, accidents can occur, including slip and falls, dog bites, premises injuries, bicycle accidents, swimming, boating, and drowning accidents, camping injuries, and motor vehicle accidents.
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