Melrose Township, IL

Living in Melrose Township

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 3
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Commute 86
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Public Transit 2
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Affordability 49
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Public Safety 73
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Airports 19
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Hospitals 55
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Colleges 26
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Schools 4
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Residents

5.6k Population -193 (2010–19)
46  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
34% College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
75% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino3%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate32%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree15%

Households

Family household75%
Householder living alone17%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$75k Median Household Income +$15k (2010–19)
92% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
95% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K27%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K16%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector70%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office19%
Service13%

Commute

Car, truck, or van95%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$215k Median Home Value +$75k (2010–19)
18% Built 2000 or Later
$541 Median Monthly Rent +$210 (2010–19)
81% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached83%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home11%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197927%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier10%

Home Value

Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K22%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity32%
LP gas12%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas53%

Crime

Violent Crime in Melrose Township

United States45
Illinois50
Adams County50

Property Crime in Melrose Township

United States48
Illinois43
Adams County50

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (33%)(64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump71%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 27 2 6
Feb 31 2 5
Mar 42 3 2
Apr 53 4 0
May 63 5 0
Jun 72 4 0
Jul 76 4 0
Aug 75 4 0
Sep 67 3 0
Oct 55 3 0
Nov 43 3 1
Dec 30 2 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Melrose Township

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding56
Tornado22
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Melrose Township, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Melrose Township, IL

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Chaddock
4 miles, NW
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St Peter School
4 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near Melrose Township, IL

Hospitals

Hospitals near Melrose Township, IL

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Blessing Hospital
35 miles, N

Airports

Airports near Melrose Township, IL

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