Essex Township, IL
Living in Essex Township
Bikeability
2
Walkability
1
Commute
12
Public Transit
6
Affordability
47
Public Safety
88
Airports
74
Hospitals
55
Colleges
55
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
38
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.6k
Population
+229 (2010–19)
39 y
Median Age
-1 (2010–19)
14%
College-Educated
-2% (2010–19)
84%
Family Households
+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial4%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate44%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household84%
Householder living alone13%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$86k
Median Household Income
+$18k (2010–19)
91%
Above Poverty
-5% (2010–19)
39 mi
Average Commute
95%
Lived Here Last Year
+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K7%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K24%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more12%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector88%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office16%
Service20%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$189k
Median Home Value
+$25k (2010–19)
27%
Built 2000 or Later
$780
Median Monthly Rent
+$116 (2010–19)
73%
Owner-Occupied
+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached78%
Mobile home21%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200923%
Built 1990 to 199925%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity8%
LP gas37%
Utility gas53%
Crime
Violent Crime in Essex Township
United States45
Illinois50
Kankakee Metro Area39
Kankakee County39
Property Crime in Essex Township
United States48
Illinois43
Kankakee Metro Area44
Kankakee County44
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump66%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 2 | 8 |
| Feb | 27 | 2 | 6 |
| Mar | 38 | 3 | 3 |
| Apr | 50 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 27 | 2 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Essex Township
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding79
Tornado25
Blizzard4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Essex Township, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Essex Township, IL
St Rose School
10 miles, N
Dwight Baptist Academy
14 miles, W
St Paul's Lutheran School
15 miles, E
Kankakee Trinity Academy
16 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Essex Township, IL
Olivet Nazarene University
16 miles, E
University of St Francis
26 miles, N
Lewis University
31 miles, N
Governors State University
31 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Essex Township, IL
Riverside Medical Center
16 miles, E
Presence St Marys Hospital
16 miles, E
Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers
19 miles, NW
Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center
26 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Essex Township, IL
Chicago Midway International Airport
49 miles, NE
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
58 miles, N
University of Illinois-Willard Airport
78 miles, S