Introduction
Pulaski County, with the county seat of Mound City, has a population of 6,161 according to the most recent U.S. Census. The county is named in honor of Kazimierz Pulaski, who was killed at the Siege of Savannah in the Revolutionary War.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Pulaski County has a total area of 203 square miles, of which 199 square miles consists of land and 4.0 square miles is water.
Major Highways
Pulaski County has a strong agricultural presence and many residents working in the medical field, manufacturing, transportation, and retail, keeping its roadways busy. Unfortunately, this also means that motor vehicle accidents are common including agricultural truck accidents, parking and parking lot accidents, work zone accidents, car and truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, and accidents involving animals.
According to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), in 2017, Pulaski County had 74 motor vehicle accidents. Of these accidents, two (2) were fatal, 23 resulted in injuries, and nine (9) 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 Pulaski County include: Interstate 57, U.S. Highway 51, Illinois Route 37, and Illinois Route 169.
Climate and Weather
Pulaski County weather is typical for Illinois, with highs averaging 90 °F during the summer months and lows averaging 26 °F during winter. On average, Pulaski County gets 47.9 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
Pulaski County has approximately 2,642 households with 43.6% of these households consisting of married couples and 27.3% with children under the age of 18. The median household income of Pulaski County is $31,173 and the median income for families is $39,699, making Pulaski County a middle-class, family-oriented community.
Pulaski 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.
Pulaski 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: Mound City, Mounds
Villages: Karnak, New Grand Chain, Olmsted, Pulaski, Ullin
Unincorporated Communities: America, Levings, North Mounds, Perks, Pryortown, Spencer Heights, Villa Ridge, Wetaug
Education
Public Schools
- Century Community Unit School District 100
- Meridian Community Unit School District 101
Colleges and Universities
- Shawnee Community College
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
Pulaski County has many activities and attractions to offer its residents and visitors, including:
- Shawnee Forest
- Cache River State Natural Area
- Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge
- Cache River Basin Vineyard and Winery
- Dongola Lake
While most of the time spent at these attractions will be enjoyable and uneventful, accidents can occur, including slip and falls, drowning accidents, dog bites, drunk driving, bicycle accidents, and motor vehicle accidents.
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