Equality delivers small-town ease with quick access to outdoor adventure and history in the heart of Gallatin County. Set along Illinois Route 13, it’s a short drive to regional employers, healthcare, and shopping in Harrisburg, while keeping the quiet, neighborly pace many residents value.
Weekends here often revolve around the forests and bluffs of the Shawnee National Forest. Hikers and photographers flock to the sculpted sandstone of the Garden of the Gods Recreation Area, and families love ferrying across the Ohio River after a picnic at Cave-In-Rock State Park. Local history runs deep, from the region’s early salt industry to the state-owned Crenshaw House State Historic Site, an important—though currently closed—site that underscores the area’s complex past.
Schools are a point of pride. Students attend Gallatin County CUSD #7, with small class sizes and a full slate of athletics and clubs. For higher education and workforce training, residents look to Southeastern Illinois College in nearby Harrisburg, known for strong healthcare, technical, and transfer programs. Housing ranges from classic farmhouses and bungalows on quiet streets to acreage properties that put you close to trails, creeks, and wildlife.
Whether you’re moving for the forest, the affordability, or the pace of life, Equality offers a grounded place to put down roots. If you’re ready to buy or sell, Agent Pronto can quickly connect you with a top local real estate agent who knows the community inside and out.