Effingham is not only "The Crossroads of Opportunity", it is also a great place to live and raise a family. Our city works hard to meet the needs of the community and the families who come here to live. We allow for nothing but excellence in the areas of healthcare, education, safety concerns, housing, recreation and tourism. The Effingham community is known for investing heavily in the future and the future of every one of its citizens.

Effingham welcomes you to take a look at all it has to offer. With its caring spirit, strong values and dozens of social and civic groups constantly striving to enhance the area to make it a better place for each and every resident, we think you'll find our city a fine place to call home.