Grundy County, IL

Living in Grundy County

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Bikeability 8
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Walkability 8
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Commute 35
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Public Transit 10
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Affordability 52
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Public Safety 90
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Airports 73
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Hospitals 82
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Colleges 69
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Schools 29
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Residents

51k Population +1.9k (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
23% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
71% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate34%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household71%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$77k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
31  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector79%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$199k Median Home Value +$6k (2010–19)
30% Built 2000 or Later
$831 Median Monthly Rent +$117 (2010–19)
67% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached10%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200925%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier15%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas8%
Utility gas78%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Grundy County

United States45
Illinois50

Property Crime in Grundy County

United States48
Illinois43

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (43%)(53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump58%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 23 2 7
Feb 27 2 6
Mar 38 3 2
Apr 50 3 1
May 61 4 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 74 4 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 65 3 0
Oct 53 3 0
Nov 41 3 1
Dec 27 2 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Grundy County

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding73
Tornado21
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Grundy County, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Grundy County, IL

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St Rose School
13 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Grundy County, IL

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Lewis University
27 miles, NE
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Aurora University
32 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Grundy County, IL

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Airports

Airports near Grundy County, IL

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