Introduction
Putnam County, with the county seat of Hennepin, has a population of 6,006 according to the most recent U.S. Census. The county is named in honor of Israel Putnam, a general in the American Revolution.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Putnam County has a total area of 172 square miles, of which 160 square miles consists of land and 12 square miles is water.
Major Highways
Putnam County has a strong agricultural presence and many residents working in the medical field, farming, 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, Putnam County had 164 motor vehicle accidents. Of these accidents, 1 (one) was fatal, 21 resulted in injuries, and 11 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 Putnam County include: Interstate 180, Illinois Route 18, Illinois Route 26, Illinois Route 29, Illinois Route 71, and Illinois Route 89.
Climate and Weather
Putnam County weather is typical for Illinois, with highs averaging 86 °F during the summer months and lows averaging 13 °F during winter. On average, Putnam County gets 34.4 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
Putnam County has approximately 2,509 households with 57.6% of these households consisting of married couples and 27.7% with children under the age of 18. The median household income of Putnam County is $56,458 and the median income for families is $68,875, making Putnam County a middle-class, family-oriented community.
Putnam 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.
Putnam 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
Villages: Granville, Hennepin, Magnolia, Mark, McNabb, Standard
Unincorporated Communities: Florid, Moronts, Mount Palatine, Putnam, Walnut Grove
Townships: Granville, Hennepin, Magnolia, Senachwine
Education
Public Schools
- Putnam County Community Unit School District 535
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
Putnam County has many activities and attractions to offer its residents and visitors, including:
- Dixon Waterfowl Refuge
- Senachwine Lake
- Lake Thunderbird
- Hall Township Echo Bluff Park
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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