Pike County
City in Illinois, United States
Overview
Pike County, set in the Appalachian Mountains of eastern Kentucky, is known for its dramatic landscapes and deep-rooted heritage in coal mining and bluegrass music. Visitors find friendly locals, affordable living, and easy access to natural wonders like the Breaks Interstate Park.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
58,535
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
39.62°, -90.89°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,092
Local Cost
$1,203
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
65
English
99
Temperature
12.1°C
Summer Avg
24.4°C
Winter Avg
-1.1°C
Record High
42.8°C
Record Low
-25.9°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
1011 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
UIN
Distance
44 km
Explore
Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 80/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.