Effingham County, Illinois
Effingham Real Estate and Local Guide
A transportation and commercial hub in south-central Illinois sitting at the crossing of Interstates 57 and 70, with a larger range of restaurants and lodging than typical towns its size. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Effingham best.
About the area
Living in Effingham, IL
The city's official motto is "Crossroads of America".
The housing market
Homes in Effingham
- About 64% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 68% of housing is single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $166,700.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Effingham home
The Cross at the Crossroads
A 198-foot steel cross completed in 2001 at the junction of Interstates 57 and 70, once the tallest in North America
Effingham County Courthouse
Historic county courthouse in downtown Effingham
Effingham Performance Center
Downtown venue hosting live music and touring shows
Evergreen Hollow Park
42-acre Effingham Park District park with ball diamonds, tennis courts, soccer fields and a tree walk
Lake Sara
Reservoir northwest of the city offering fishing and paddling
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.