CU by the numbers

Here are the facts and figures about Champaign-Urbana that our patrons seek most often. If you don‘t find what you‘re looking for here, ask a librarian.

Best Bet

  • Champaign County Statistical Abstract — information on housing, demographics, retail sales, health, crime, transportation, cost of living, education, and more, Champaign County Regional Planning Commission

At a glance

Arts

  • Working Together — economic impact of the arts in Champaign Co., Illinois Arts Alliance Foundation (40 North/88 West)

Crime & emergency

College & university statistics

Demographics

  • Champaign County Statistical Abstract — statistical information on housing, demographics, retail sales, health, crime, transportation, cost of living, education, and more, Champaign County Regional Planning Commission

Economic profile

General statistics

  • Champaign County Statistical Abstract — statistical information on housing, demographics, retail sales, health, crime, transportation, cost of living, education, and more, Champaign County Regional Planning Commission

Health

Homelessness

Schools

Wages and employment

CU Overview

About CU
Events & Things to Do
Facts & Statistics
News & Issues
People & Places

Champaign City Building

Champaign City Building

A Top 100 Town

Here’s how CU fared in recent national rankings.

#8 greenest commuters, AARP Magazine, 2008

#4 top-ranked, mid-size college towns, ePodunk

#10 best green cities, Country Home, 2007

#21 most-educated city, Money Magazine

#33 Sperlings Best Places to Live, 2005

#91 best cities for college graduates, Economic Research Institute, 2006

#93 most logistics friendly cities, Logistics Today

#93 top small cities for entrepreneurs, entrepreneur.com, 2006

#101 Cities Ranked and Rated, 2007