Elk Township, IL

Living in Elk Township

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 5
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Commute 73
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Public Transit 2
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 67
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Airports 19
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Hospitals 31
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Colleges 55
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Schools 16
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Residents

1.7k Population -164 (2010–19)
39  y Median Age -5 (2010–19)
9% College-Educated -2% (2010–19)
64% Family Households -7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial<1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school15%
High school graduate40%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household64%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$39k Median Household Income +$6.2k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year -4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K37%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more<1%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector68%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts16%
Sales and office26%
Service28%

Commute

Car, truck, or van97%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$56k Median Home Value +$2.3k (2010–19)
9% Built 2000 or Later
$428 Median Monthly Rent +$98 (2010–19)
60% Owner-Occupied -11% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home25%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier20%

Home Value

Less than $50K44%
$50K to $99K38%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K<1%
$300K to $399K2%

House Heating Type

Electricity49%
LP gas8%
Utility gas41%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Elk Township

United States45
Illinois50
Carbondale Metro Area25
Jackson County46

Property Crime in Elk Township

United States48
Illinois43
Carbondale Metro Area33
Jackson County56

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (44%)(51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump65%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 32 3 3
Feb 36 3 3
Mar 46 4 1
Apr 56 4 0
May 66 5 0
Jun 74 4 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 76 3 0
Sep 68 3 0
Oct 57 4 0
Nov 46 4 0
Dec 35 4 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Elk Township

Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding58
Tornado33
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Elk Township, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Elk Township, IL

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Colleges

Colleges near Elk Township, IL

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McKendree University
59 miles, NW
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Greenville University
69 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Elk Township, IL

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Airports

Airports near Elk Township, IL

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