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
- At a glance, Champaign County Chamber of Commerce
- Champaign County fact sheet, Illinois Secretary of State
Arts
- Working Together — economic impact of the arts in Champaign Co., Illinois Arts Alliance Foundation (40 North/88 West)
Crime & emergency
- Crime statistics, City of Champaign
- Fire Response Statistics, City of Champaign
- Traffic Stop Analysis Report, City of Champaign
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

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