Kane County, IL

Living in Kane County

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Bikeability 30
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Walkability 23
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Commute 34
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Public Transit 37
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Affordability 38
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Public Safety 82
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Airports 89
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Hospitals 90
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Colleges 63
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Schools 33
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Residents

531k Population +29k (2010–19)
37  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
33% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
73% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black5%
Caucasian57%
Hispanic or Latino32%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school15%
High school graduate23%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree12%

Households

Family household73%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$79k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
31  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more10%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector80%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office23%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$238k Median Home Value -$6.7k (2010–19)
25% Built 2000 or Later
$969 Median Monthly Rent +$160 (2010–19)
71% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached11%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier15%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K19%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity10%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas88%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Kane County

19
United States45
Illinois50

Property Crime in Kane County

21
United States48
Illinois43

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (48%)(48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton52%
Donald Trump42%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 21 2 10
Feb 26 2 7
Mar 36 2 4
Apr 48 3 1
May 59 4 0
Jun 69 4 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 71 5 0
Sep 63 3 0
Oct 51 3 0
Nov 39 3 1
Dec 25 2 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Kane County

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding66
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding2
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Kane County, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Kane County, IL

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St Patrick School
5 miles, E
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Bridges Academy
5 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Kane County, IL

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Judson University
11 miles, NE
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Aurora University
13 miles, S
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Wheaton College
18 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Kane County, IL

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Airports

Airports near Kane County, IL

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