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Fayette County
City in Illinois, United States
Overview
Fayette County, Illinois blends rural tranquility with rich historical roots, centered around its largest city, Vandalia. The county is known for its friendly communities, historic landmarks, and easy access to outdoor recreation within the heart of southern Illinois.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
128,804
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
39.00°, -89.02°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$1,782
Local Cost
$1,052
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
12.3°C
Summer Avg
24.0°C
Winter Avg
-0.4°C
Record High
42.8°C
Record Low
-25.2°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1118 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
VLA
Distance
12 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.
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