West Township, IL
Living in West Township
Bikeability
37
Walkability
82
Commute
27
Public Transit
37
Affordability
100
Public Safety
95
Airports
23
Hospitals
69
Colleges
50
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
6
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
523
Population
-53 (2010–19)
46 y
Median Age
+16 (2010–19)
11%
College-Educated
+1% (2010–19)
61%
Family Households
-22% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years8%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Caucasian99%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate49%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree11%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$64k
Median Household Income
-$3k (2010–19)
100%
Above Poverty
33 mi
Average Commute
90%
Lived Here Last Year
-10% (2010–19)
Household Income
$25K to $49K35%
$50K to $74K26%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K16%
$125K to $149K7%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector84%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance2%
Factory and transportation30%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office23%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van81%
Walked10%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$111k
Median Home Value
-$7k (2010–19)
19%
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
61%
Owner-Occupied
-39% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached90%
Mobile home10%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later13%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1939 or earlier47%
Home Value
Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K29%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K5%
House Heating Type
Electricity21%
LP gas75%
Utility gas3%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Township
United States45
Illinois50
Effingham County17
Property Crime in West Township
United States48
Illinois43
Effingham County33
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (25%)(71%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton17%
Donald Trump79%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 3 | 5 |
| Feb | 33 | 2 | 4 |
| Mar | 43 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 32 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Township
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding60
Tornado29
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Township, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Township, IL
St Peters Lutheran School
7 miles, SW
Altamont Lutheran Interparish School
8 miles, N
Sacred Heart Elementary School
16 miles, NE
St Anthony Grade School
17 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near West Township, IL
Greenville University
35 miles, W
Eastern Illinois University
48 miles, NE
McKendree University
62 miles, W
Millikin University
63 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Township, IL
St Anthonys Memorial Hospital
16 miles, NE
Fayette County Hospital
18 miles, W
Salem Township Hospital
24 miles, SW
Clay County Hospital
24 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near West Township, IL
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
64 miles, SW
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
79 miles, NW
University of Illinois-Willard Airport
79 miles, N
St Louis Lambert International Airport
88 miles, W