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Equality, IL

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Population
499
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
413 ft
Median Home Value
$82,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$428/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$42,443
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Equality

Equality is a quiet, tight-knit village of around 600 people tucked along the Saline River in southeastern Illinois. Situated just off Route 1 in Gallatin County, the community offers a slow-paced, rural lifestyle surrounded by rolling farmland and the scenic woods near the Shawnee National Forest. Residents enjoy a peaceful atmosphere where neighbors know one another, with easy driving access to the Ohio River and nearby hubs like Harrisburg for shopping and services.

The Old Slave House

The area also holds a deep, complex history dating back to the early 1800s, when Equality served as the county seat and a center for commercial salt production at the Great Salt Springs. Just east of town stands the historic Crenshaw House, a sobering reminder of the region's early struggles with illegal slavery. Today, Equality combines that heritage with an unhurried, affordable pace of life, making it a great spot for anyone seeking quiet country living close to southern Illinois' outdoor recreation.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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