Paradise Township, IL
Living in Paradise Township
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
84
Public Transit
1
Affordability
93
Public Safety
83
Airports
5
Hospitals
48
Colleges
72
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
6
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.2k
Population
-5 (2010–19)
54 y
Median Age
+8 (2010–19)
5%
College-Educated
-1% (2010–19)
58%
Family Households
-18% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years16%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over14%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian98%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school2%
High school graduate47%
Some College46%
Bachelor's degree3%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$37k
Median Household Income
-$4.8k (2010–19)
91%
Above Poverty
+18% (2010–19)
21 mi
Average Commute
93%
Lived Here Last Year
+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K34%
$50K to $74K9%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K7%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector59%
Self-employed17%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance30%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Sales and office11%
Service3%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Taxicab4%
Housing
$138k
Median Home Value
+$50k (2010–19)
-
Built 2000 or Later
$351
Median Monthly Rent
-$260 (2010–19)
67%
Owner-Occupied
+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached65%
Mobile home20%
Year Structure Built
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197926%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195926%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K26%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K24%
House Heating Type
Electricity34%
LP gas21%
Utility gas42%
Crime
Violent Crime in Paradise Township
United States45
Illinois50
Coles County39
Property Crime in Paradise Township
United States48
Illinois43
Coles County18
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump66%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 2 | 6 |
| Feb | 32 | 2 | 4 |
| Mar | 42 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 31 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Paradise Township
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding42
Tornado29
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Paradise Township, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Paradise Township, IL
St Mary School
6 miles, N
St Johns Lutheran School
6 miles, NE
Charis Christian Academy
11 miles, NE
St Michael the Archangel School
13 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Paradise Township, IL
Eastern Illinois University
14 miles, E
Millikin University
42 miles, NW
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
49 miles, N
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
51 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Paradise Township, IL
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center
10 miles, NE
St Anthonys Memorial Hospital
21 miles, S
Hshs Good Shepherd Hospital Inc
21 miles, W
Pana Community Hospital
36 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Paradise Township, IL
University of Illinois-Willard Airport
44 miles, N
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
74 miles, NW
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
97 miles, SW