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Urbana, Illinois

       
Total population 38,658 Average January/July temperatures 29.7° / 78.1°
Median home price $ 125,000 Annual Precipitation 37.51 in. /yr.
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Urbana, Illinois

Urbana is home to a "Big Ten" university and a vibrant arts community.

Climate
Urbana has a four-season climate, with cold, snowy winters and warm summers.
Cultural Attractions
Cinema Gallery is an art gallery housed in the lobby of the former Princess Theater, a building that dates from 1870.
Economy
Education, health, social services, and retail trade make up the bulk of Urbana's local economy.
Historical
In 1976, Urbana planted thousands of trees to replace those killed by Dutch Elm Disease in the 1950s and 60's.  The city has received "Tree City, USA" designation every year since 1976.
Recreation
Stone Creek Golf Course and Urbana Golf and Country Club offer two of Illinois's best courses.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 38.8 ° / 20.57 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 89.76 ° / 66.53 °
Precipitation (?) 37.51 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) N/A
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 70
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 85
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 125,000
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $45544.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $29761
Maximum state income tax (?) N/A
State sales tax (?) 7.75 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) N/A
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 4
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 5
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 2
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 26
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 7
Number of libraries within the county (?) 20
Number of museums within the county (?) 9
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 3
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 38,658
Population density (?) 3,683 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 55.0% growth
Population over 55 (?) 6,073 people
Education (?) 32 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 3
Number of clinics within the county (?) 17
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 15
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