Introduction
Saline County, with the county seat of Harrisburg, has a population of 24,913 according to the most recent U.S. Census. The county is named for Saline River.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Saline County has a total area of 387 square miles, of which 380 square miles consists of land and 7 square miles is water.
Major Highways
Saline 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, Saline County had 585 motor vehicle accidents. Of these accidents, four (4) were fatal, 143 resulted in injuries, and 34 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 Saline County include: U.S. Highway 45, Illinois Route 13, Illinois Route 34, Illinois Route 142, and Illinois Route 145.
Climate and Weather
Saline County weather is typical for Illinois, with highs averaging 89 °F during the summer months and lows averaging 22 °F during winter. On average, Saline County gets 46 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
Saline County has approximately 10,379 households with 47.4% of these households consisting of married couples and 29% with children under the age of 18. The median household income of Saline County is $35,644 and the median income for families is $46,314, making Saline County a middle-class, family-oriented community.
Saline 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.
Saline 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: Eldorado, Harrisburg
Villages: Carrier Mills, Galatia, Muddy, Raleigh, Stonefort
Unincorporated Communities: Buena Vista, Cottage Grove, Delta, Derby, Dorris Heights, Dorrisville, Eagle, Francis, Garden Heights, Gaskins City, Harco, Horseshoe, Lakeview, Ledford, Liberty, Long Branch, Mitchellsville, New Hope, Newcastle, Oldtown, Pankeyville, Rudement, Saline, Somerset, Texas City, Tison, Wasson, West End
Townships: Brushy, Carrier Mills, Cottage, East Eldorado, Galatia, Harrisburg, Independence, Long Branch, Mountain, Raleigh, Rector, Stone Fort, Tate
Education
Public Schools
- Carrier Mills-Stonefort Community Unit School District 2
- Eldorado Community Unit School District 4
- Galatia Community Unit School District 1
- Harrisburg Community Unit School District 3
Colleges and Universities
- Southeastern Illinois 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
Saline County has many activities and attractions to offer its residents and visitors, including:
- Garden of the Gods
- Glen O. Jones Lake
- Shawnee National Forest
- Tunnel Hill State Trail
- Harrisburg Reservoir
- Saline County Area Museum
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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