Introduction
Piatt County, with the county seat of Monticello, has a population of 16,729 according to the most recent U.S. Census. The county was named for James A. Piatt, who was instrumental in forming the county and won the right to have the county named for him by winning a coin toss.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Piatt County has a total area of 439 square miles, of which 439 square miles consists of land and 0.3 square miles consists of water.
Major Highways
Piatt County roads and highways are frequently busy with residents traveling back and forth to work, school, and to the activities in the area. Unfortunately, this also means that motor vehicle accidents are common including agricultural trucks, work zone accidents, car and truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, and accidents involving animals.
According to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), in 2017, Piatt County had 235 motor vehicle accidents. Of these accidents, one (1) was fatal, 56 resulted in injuries, and 27 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 Piatt County include: Interstate 72, Interstate 74, U.S. Route 36, U.S. Route 150, Illinois Route 10, Illinois Route 32, Illinois Route 48, and Illinois Route 105.
Climate and Weather
Piatt County weather is typical for Illinois, with highs averaging 85 °F during the summer months and lows averaging 14 °F during winter. On average, Piatt County gets 36.3 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
Piatt County has approximately 6,782 households with 59.4% of these households consisting of married couples and 32.0% with children under the age of 18. The median household income in Piatt County is $55,752 and for families the median income is $65,850, making Piatt County a middle-class, family-oriented community.
Piatt 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.
Piatt 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
City: Monticello
Villages: Atwood, Bement, Cerro Gordo, Cisco, De Land, Hammond, Mansfield
Census-Designated Places: La Place, White Heath
Other Unincorporated Communities: Galesville, Lodge, Milmine, Pierson Station, Voorhies
Townships: Bement, Blue Ridge, Cerro Gordo, Goose Creek, Monticello, Sangamon, Unity, Willow Branch
Education
- Bement Community Unit School District 5
- Cerro Gordo Community Unit School District 100
- DeLand-Weldon Community Unit School District 57
- Monticello Community Unit School District 25
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
Piatt County has many activities and attractions to offer its residents and visitors, including:
- Allerton Park and Retreat Center
- Monticello Railway Museum
- Polar Express
- Lodge Park
- Sunken Garden
- Sangamon River Trail
- Bryant Cottage Historic Site
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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