Cortland Township, IL

Living in Cortland Township

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Bikeability 25
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Walkability 21
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Commute 37
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Public Transit 22
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Affordability 45
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Public Safety 75
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Airports 87
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Hospitals 87
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Colleges 70
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Schools 1
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Residents

11k Population +837 (2010–19)
35  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
37% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
72% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black7%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate27%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree13%

Households

Family household72%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$78k Median Household Income +$3.9k (2010–19)
92% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
31  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year -3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government11%
Private sector68%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office23%
Service14%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$174k Median Home Value -$37k (2010–19)
43% Built 2000 or Later
$1k Median Monthly Rent +$172 (2010–19)
68% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached19%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200942%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K33%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%

House Heating Type

Electricity13%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas3%
Utility gas81%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Cortland Township

United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
DeKalb County34

Property Crime in Cortland Township

United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
DeKalb County36

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (48%)(48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton46%
Donald Trump45%

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 4 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 Cortland Township

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding52
Tornado16
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Cortland Township, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Cortland Township, IL

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Camelot-Nwca
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Colleges

Colleges near Cortland Township, IL

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Aurora University
20 miles, SE
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Judson University
21 miles, NE
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North Central College
29 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Cortland Township, IL

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Airports

Airports near Cortland Township, IL

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