Effingham, IL

38% of Effingham residents live within a 10-minute walk of a park.
Median City, 100 most populous U.S. cities: 74%
Median City, all urban cities and towns in U.S.: 55%

We’re working to ensure that every person, in every neighborhood, in every city across America has a quality park within a 10-minute walk of home.

Effingham residents who live within a 10-minute walk of a park
The average distance most people are willing to walk to reach a destination is 10-minutes or roughly half a mile. The 10-minute walk standard helps us examine the availability of parks close to home.
By Age (%)
Children (0 - 19)
23
Adults (20 - 64)
23
Seniors (65+)
24
By Income (%)
High Income
23
Middle Income
25
Low Income
23
By Race/Ethnicity (%)
Native American*
23
Asian*
21
Black*
22
Hispanic
23
Pacific Islander*
17
White*
23
2 or More Races*
23
Other*
22
*Excludes those who report Hispanic origin (which is captured separately from race by the U.S. Census).
1% of Effingham’s land is used for parks and recreation.
National median 15%
Make the Commitment
Pledge to make parks a priority!
Everyone should have access to a quality park within a 10-minute walk of home. Our 10-Minute Walk™ Program calls on mayors to demonstrate their commitment to parks and adopt long-term, system-wide strategies that accelerate the creation of parks.