Nelson Township, IL

Living in Nelson Township

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 49
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 69
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Public Safety 91
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Airports 33
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Hospitals 70
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Colleges 49
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Schools 1
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Residents

676 Population -131 (2010–19)
47  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
12% College-Educated -2% (2010–19)
67% Family Households -7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Black1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Native American2%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate37%
Some College44%
Bachelor's degree4%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$73k Median Household Income +$19k (2010–19)
96% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
97% Lived Here Last Year +7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K27%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector71%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance20%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office15%
Service23%

Commute

Car, truck, or van100%

Housing

$119k Median Home Value +$8.3k (2010–19)
16% Built 2000 or Later
$500 Median Monthly Rent +$37 (2010–19)
63% Owner-Occupied -14% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached86%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home13%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier17%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K31%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K4%
$500K to $749K5%

House Heating Type

Electricity5%
LP gas11%
Utility gas84%

Crime

Violent Crime in Nelson Township

United States45
Illinois50
Lee County23

Property Crime in Nelson Township

United States48
Illinois43
Lee County25

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (42%)(54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump59%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 21 1 10
Feb 25 2 6
Mar 37 2 3
Apr 49 3 1
May 60 4 0
Jun 69 5 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 63 3 0
Oct 51 3 0
Nov 38 3 1
Dec 25 2 9

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Nelson Township

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding53
Tornado19
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Nelson Township, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Nelson Township, IL

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St Mary School
6 miles, W
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St Anne School
7 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near Nelson Township, IL

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Rockford University
44 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Nelson Township, IL

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Cgh Medical Center
6 miles, W
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Airports

Airports near Nelson Township, IL

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